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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.33, 23,922.76 and 9,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.33, 23,922.76 and 9,783.27 is: 13,500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.33 : 23,922.76 = 9,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.33/23,922.76 = 9,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.33x = 23,922.76 × 9,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.33x = 234,042,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,042,820.23/17,335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.92

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