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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.13, 23,985.86 and 9,423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.13, 23,985.86 and 9,423.33 is: 13,004.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.13 : 23,985.86 = 9,423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.13/23,985.86 = 9,423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.13x = 23,985.86 × 9,423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.13x = 226,026,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,026,627.00/17,381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.14

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