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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,285.70, 23,854.71 and 9,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,285.70, 23,854.71 and 9,732.30 is: 13,430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285.70 : 23,854.71 = 9,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285.70/23,854.71 = 9,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285.70x = 23,854.71 × 9,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285.70x = 232,161,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,161,194.13/17,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.82

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