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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.64, 23,986.44 and 9,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.64, 23,986.44 and 9,423.84 is: 13,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.64 : 23,986.44 = 9,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.64/23,986.44 = 9,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.64x = 23,986.44 × 9,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.64x = 226,044,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,044,372.73/17,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.78

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