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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.57, 23,926.46 and 9,783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.57, 23,926.46 and 9,783.46 is: 13,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.57 : 23,926.46 = 9,783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.57/23,926.46 = 9,783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.57x = 23,926.46 × 9,783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.57x = 234,083,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,083,545.34/17,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.52

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