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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.28, 23,984.91 and 9,422.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.28, 23,984.91 and 9,422.63 is: 13,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.28 : 23,984.91 = 9,422.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.28/23,984.91 = 9,422.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.28x = 23,984.91 × 9,422.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.28x = 226,000,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,000,885.40/17,380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.29

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