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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.04, 23,784.36 and 9,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.04, 23,784.36 and 9,783.44 is: 13,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.04 : 23,784.36 = 9,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.04/23,784.36 = 9,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.04x = 23,784.36 × 9,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.04x = 232,692,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,692,859.00/17,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.72

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