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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.21, 23,986.10 and 9,423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.21, 23,986.10 and 9,423.47 is: 13,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.21 : 23,986.10 = 9,423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.21/23,986.10 = 9,423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.21x = 23,986.10 × 9,423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.21x = 226,032,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,032,377.29/17,381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.41

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