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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.68, 23,924.76 and 9,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.68, 23,924.76 and 9,783.10 is: 13,500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.68 : 23,924.76 = 9,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.68/23,924.76 = 9,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.68x = 23,924.76 × 9,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.68x = 234,058,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,058,319.56/17,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.76

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