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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.02, 23,989.92 and 9,426.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.02, 23,989.92 and 9,426.22 is: 13,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.02 : 23,989.92 = 9,426.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.02/23,989.92 = 9,426.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.02x = 23,989.92 × 9,426.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.02x = 226,134,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,134,356.35/17,384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.18

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