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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.52, 23,986.52 and 9,423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.52, 23,986.52 and 9,423.74 is: 13,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.52 : 23,986.52 = 9,423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.52/23,986.52 = 9,423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.52x = 23,986.52 × 9,423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.52x = 226,042,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,042,680.87/17,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.77

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