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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.72, 23,988.27 and 9,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.72, 23,988.27 and 9,424.92 is: 13,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.72 : 23,988.27 = 9,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.72/23,988.27 = 9,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.72x = 23,988.27 × 9,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.72x = 226,087,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,087,525.69/17,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.45

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