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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,688.23, 24,411.27 and 9,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,688.23, 24,411.27 and 9,732.14 is: 13,431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,688.23 : 24,411.27 = 9,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,688.23/24,411.27 = 9,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,688.23x = 24,411.27 × 9,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,688.23x = 237,573,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,573,897.22/17,688.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.19

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