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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.64, 23,920.20 and 9,779.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.64, 23,920.20 and 9,779.88 is: 13,496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.64 : 23,920.20 = 9,779.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.64/23,920.20 = 9,779.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.64x = 23,920.20 × 9,779.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.64x = 233,936,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,936,685.58/17,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.11

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