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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.98, 23,989.93 and 9,426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.98, 23,989.93 and 9,426.23 is: 13,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.98 : 23,989.93 = 9,426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.98/23,989.93 = 9,426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.98x = 23,989.93 × 9,426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.98x = 226,134,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,134,454.35/17,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.21

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