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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.89, 23,855.46 and 9,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.89, 23,855.46 and 9,732.72 is: 13,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.89 : 23,855.46 = 9,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.89/23,855.46 = 9,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.89x = 23,855.46 × 9,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.89x = 232,178,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,178,512.65/17,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.46

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