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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.67, 23,925.42 and 9,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.67, 23,925.42 and 9,783.88 is: 13,501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.67 : 23,925.42 = 9,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.67/23,925.42 = 9,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.67x = 23,925.42 × 9,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.67x = 234,083,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,083,438.23/17,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.44

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