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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.14, 23,924.84 and 9,784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.14, 23,924.84 and 9,784.89 is: 13,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.14 : 23,924.84 = 9,784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.14/23,924.84 = 9,784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.14x = 23,924.84 × 9,784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.14x = 234,101,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,101,878.74/17,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.13

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