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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.57, 23,989.34 and 9,425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.57, 23,989.34 and 9,425.81 is: 13,007.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.57 : 23,989.34 = 9,425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.57/23,989.34 = 9,425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.57x = 23,989.34 × 9,425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.57x = 226,119,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,119,044.40/17,383.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.63

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