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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.71, 23,988.18 and 9,424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.71, 23,988.18 and 9,424.90 is: 13,006.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.71 : 23,988.18 = 9,424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.71/23,988.18 = 9,424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.71x = 23,988.18 × 9,424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.71x = 226,086,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,086,263.01/17,382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.39

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