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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.52, 23,925.74 and 9,783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.52, 23,925.74 and 9,783.82 is: 13,501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.52 : 23,925.74 = 9,783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.52/23,925.74 = 9,783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.52x = 23,925.74 × 9,783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.52x = 234,085,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,085,133.53/17,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.65

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