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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.70, 23,990.67 and 9,832.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.70, 23,990.67 and 9,832.41 is: 13,570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.70 : 23,990.67 = 9,832.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.70/23,990.67 = 9,832.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.70x = 23,990.67 × 9,832.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.70x = 235,886,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,886,103.61/17,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,570.95

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