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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.74, 23,989.60 and 9,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.74, 23,989.60 and 9,425.96 is: 13,007.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.74 : 23,989.60 = 9,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.74/23,989.60 = 9,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.74x = 23,989.60 × 9,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.74x = 226,125,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,125,010.02/17,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.85

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