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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.62, 23,991.26 and 9,832.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.62, 23,991.26 and 9,832.09 is: 13,568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.62 : 23,991.26 = 9,832.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.62/23,991.26 = 9,832.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.62x = 23,991.26 × 9,832.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.62x = 235,884,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,884,227.53/17,384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,568.56

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