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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.58, 23,915.52 and 9,775.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.58, 23,915.52 and 9,775.71 is: 13,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.58 : 23,915.52 = 9,775.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.58/23,915.52 = 9,775.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.58x = 23,915.52 × 9,775.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.58x = 233,791,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,791,188.02/17,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.10

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