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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.22, 23,913.96 and 9,775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.22, 23,913.96 and 9,775.86 is: 13,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.22 : 23,913.96 = 9,775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.22/23,913.96 = 9,775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.22x = 23,913.96 × 9,775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.22x = 233,779,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,779,525.01/17,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.70

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