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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.80, 23,983.48 and 9,421.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.80, 23,983.48 and 9,421.85 is: 13,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.80 : 23,983.48 = 9,421.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.80/23,983.48 = 9,421.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.80x = 23,983.48 × 9,421.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.80x = 225,968,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,968,769.78/17,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.81

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