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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.16, 23,988.74 and 9,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.16, 23,988.74 and 9,425.32 is: 13,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.16 : 23,988.74 = 9,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.16/23,988.74 = 9,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.16x = 23,988.74 × 9,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.16x = 226,101,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,101,443.80/17,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.92

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