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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.25, 23,985.99 and 9,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.25, 23,985.99 and 9,423.27 is: 13,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.25 : 23,985.99 = 9,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.25/23,985.99 = 9,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.25x = 23,985.99 × 9,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.25x = 226,026,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,026,459.99/17,381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.04

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