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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.61, 23,989.38 and 9,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.61, 23,989.38 and 9,425.84 is: 13,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.61 : 23,989.38 = 9,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.61/23,989.38 = 9,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.61x = 23,989.38 × 9,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.61x = 226,120,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,120,057.58/17,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.66

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