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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.76, 23,916.40 and 9,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.76, 23,916.40 and 9,777.04 is: 13,492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.76 : 23,916.40 = 9,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.76/23,916.40 = 9,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.76x = 23,916.40 × 9,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.76x = 233,831,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,831,515.22/17,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.28

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