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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.97, 23,919.08 and 9,782.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.97, 23,919.08 and 9,782.37 is: 13,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.97 : 23,919.08 = 9,782.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.97/23,919.08 = 9,782.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.97x = 23,919.08 × 9,782.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.97x = 233,985,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,985,241.71/17,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.32

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