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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.32, 23,926.11 and 9,785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.32, 23,926.11 and 9,785.48 is: 13,504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.32 : 23,926.11 = 9,785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.32/23,926.11 = 9,785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.32x = 23,926.11 × 9,785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.32x = 234,128,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,128,530.70/17,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.31

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