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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.03, 23,985.94 and 9,423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.03, 23,985.94 and 9,423.38 is: 13,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.03 : 23,985.94 = 9,423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.03/23,985.94 = 9,423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.03x = 23,985.94 × 9,423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.03x = 226,028,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,028,627.28/17,381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.33

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