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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.51, 23,919.85 and 9,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.51, 23,919.85 and 9,779.65 is: 13,495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.51 : 23,919.85 = 9,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.51/23,919.85 = 9,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.51x = 23,919.85 × 9,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.51x = 233,927,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,927,592.56/17,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.69

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