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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.79, 23,988.30 and 9,425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.79, 23,988.30 and 9,425.01 is: 13,006.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.79 : 23,988.30 = 9,425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.79/23,988.30 = 9,425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.79x = 23,988.30 × 9,425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.79x = 226,090,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,090,022.00/17,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.54

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