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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.64, 23,985.15 and 9,422.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.64, 23,985.15 and 9,422.81 is: 13,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.64 : 23,985.15 = 9,422.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.64/23,985.15 = 9,422.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.64x = 23,985.15 × 9,422.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.64x = 226,007,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,007,391.35/17,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.40

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