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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.36, 23,989.08 and 9,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.36, 23,989.08 and 9,425.52 is: 13,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.36 : 23,989.08 = 9,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.36/23,989.08 = 9,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.36x = 23,989.08 × 9,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.36x = 226,109,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,109,553.32/17,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.24

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