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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.16, 23,901.12 and 9,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.16, 23,901.12 and 9,867.84 is: 13,614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.16 : 23,901.12 = 9,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.16/23,901.12 = 9,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.16x = 23,901.12 × 9,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.16x = 235,852,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,852,427.98/17,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.08

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