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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.66, 23,989.45 and 9,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.66, 23,989.45 and 9,425.88 is: 13,007.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.66 : 23,989.45 = 9,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.66/23,989.45 = 9,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.66x = 23,989.45 × 9,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.66x = 226,121,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,121,676.97/17,383.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.71

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