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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,287.64, 23,854.97 and 9,733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,287.64, 23,854.97 and 9,733.78 is: 13,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,287.64 : 23,854.97 = 9,733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,287.64/23,854.97 = 9,733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,287.64x = 23,854.97 × 9,733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,287.64x = 232,199,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,199,029.89/17,287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.51

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