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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.93, 23,989.44 and 9,425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.93, 23,989.44 and 9,425.95 is: 13,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.93 : 23,989.44 = 9,425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.93/23,989.44 = 9,425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.93x = 23,989.44 × 9,425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.93x = 226,123,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,123,261.97/17,383.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.60

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