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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.08, 23,991.84 and 9,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.08, 23,991.84 and 9,833.28 is: 13,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.08 : 23,991.84 = 9,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.08/23,991.84 = 9,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.08x = 23,991.84 × 9,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.08x = 235,918,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,918,480.44/17,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.39

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