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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.97, 23,923.64 and 9,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.97, 23,923.64 and 9,783.90 is: 13,501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.97 : 23,923.64 = 9,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.97/23,923.64 = 9,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.97x = 23,923.64 × 9,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.97x = 234,066,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,066,501.40/17,335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.78

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