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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.46, 23,990.52 and 9,426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.46, 23,990.52 and 9,426.66 is: 13,008.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.46 : 23,990.52 = 9,426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.46/23,990.52 = 9,426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.46x = 23,990.52 × 9,426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.46x = 226,150,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,150,475.26/17,384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.77

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