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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.54, 23,980.78 and 9,823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.54, 23,980.78 and 9,823.70 is: 13,556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.54 : 23,980.78 = 9,823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.54/23,980.78 = 9,823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.54x = 23,980.78 × 9,823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.54x = 235,579,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,579,988.49/17,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,556.58

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