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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.80, 23,924.76 and 9,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.80, 23,924.76 and 9,783.13 is: 13,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.80 : 23,924.76 = 9,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.80/23,924.76 = 9,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.80x = 23,924.76 × 9,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.80x = 234,059,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,059,037.30/17,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.71

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