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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.05, 23,988.60 and 9,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.05, 23,988.60 and 9,425.25 is: 13,006.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.05 : 23,988.60 = 9,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.05/23,988.60 = 9,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.05x = 23,988.60 × 9,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.05x = 226,098,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,098,552.15/17,383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.84

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