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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.91, 23,920.65 and 9,780.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.91, 23,920.65 and 9,780.15 is: 13,496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.91 : 23,920.65 = 9,780.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.91/23,920.65 = 9,780.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.91x = 23,920.65 × 9,780.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.91x = 233,947,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,947,545.10/17,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.52

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