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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.74, 23,984.02 and 9,421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.74, 23,984.02 and 9,421.90 is: 13,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.74 : 23,984.02 = 9,421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.74/23,984.02 = 9,421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.74x = 23,984.02 × 9,421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.74x = 225,975,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,975,038.04/17,379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.21

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