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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.71, 23,923.29 and 9,783.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.71, 23,923.29 and 9,783.65 is: 13,501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.71 : 23,923.29 = 9,783.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.71/23,923.29 = 9,783.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.71x = 23,923.29 × 9,783.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.71x = 234,057,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,057,096.21/17,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.44

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