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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.08, 23,917.60 and 9,778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.08, 23,917.60 and 9,778.97 is: 13,493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.08 : 23,917.60 = 9,778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.08/23,917.60 = 9,778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.08x = 23,917.60 × 9,778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.08x = 233,889,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,889,509.88/17,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.82

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