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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.71, 23,989.47 and 9,425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.71, 23,989.47 and 9,425.97 is: 13,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.71 : 23,989.47 = 9,425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.71/23,989.47 = 9,425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.71x = 23,989.47 × 9,425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.71x = 226,123,989.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,123,989.19/17,383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.81

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