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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.36, 23,986.32 and 9,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.36, 23,986.32 and 9,423.52 is: 13,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.36 : 23,986.32 = 9,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.36/23,986.32 = 9,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.36x = 23,986.32 × 9,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.36x = 226,035,566.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,035,566.25/17,381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.48

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