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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.04, 23,916.87 and 9,775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.04, 23,916.87 and 9,775.98 is: 13,491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.04 : 23,916.87 = 9,775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.04/23,916.87 = 9,775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.04x = 23,916.87 × 9,775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.04x = 233,810,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,810,842.78/17,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.65

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