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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.83, 23,924.82 and 9,784.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.83, 23,924.82 and 9,784.77 is: 13,502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.83 : 23,924.82 = 9,784.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.83/23,924.82 = 9,784.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.83x = 23,924.82 × 9,784.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.83x = 234,098,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,098,860.99/17,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.98

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