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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.61, 23,989.36 and 9,425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.61, 23,989.36 and 9,425.83 is: 13,007.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.61 : 23,989.36 = 9,425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.61/23,989.36 = 9,425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.61x = 23,989.36 × 9,425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.61x = 226,119,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,119,509.22/17,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.63

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