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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.83, 23,923.44 and 9,783.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.83, 23,923.44 and 9,783.77 is: 13,501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.83 : 23,923.44 = 9,783.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.83/23,923.44 = 9,783.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.83x = 23,923.44 × 9,783.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.83x = 234,061,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,061,314.95/17,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.59

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