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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.10, 23,983.20 and 9,421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.10, 23,983.20 and 9,421.30 is: 13,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.10 : 23,983.20 = 9,421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.10/23,983.20 = 9,421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.10x = 23,983.20 × 9,421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.10x = 225,952,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,952,922.16/17,379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.42

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