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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.64, 23,987.46 and 9,828.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.64, 23,987.46 and 9,828.27 is: 13,563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.64 : 23,987.46 = 9,828.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.64/23,987.46 = 9,828.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.64x = 23,987.46 × 9,828.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.64x = 235,755,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,755,233.49/17,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.46

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