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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.92, 23,852.43 and 9,730.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.92, 23,852.43 and 9,730.26 is: 13,428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.92 : 23,852.43 = 9,730.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.92/23,852.43 = 9,730.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.92x = 23,852.43 × 9,730.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.92x = 232,090,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,090,345.53/17,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.11

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