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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.08, 23,984.52 and 9,422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.08, 23,984.52 and 9,422.28 is: 13,002.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.08 : 23,984.52 = 9,422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.08/23,984.52 = 9,422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.08x = 23,984.52 × 9,422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.08x = 225,988,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,988,863.11/17,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.75

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