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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,378.96, 23,982.89 and 9,421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,378.96, 23,982.89 and 9,421.11 is: 13,001.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,378.96 : 23,982.89 = 9,421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,378.96/23,982.89 = 9,421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,378.96x = 23,982.89 × 9,421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,378.96x = 225,945,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,945,397.70/17,378.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.09

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