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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.68, 23,990.66 and 9,426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.68, 23,990.66 and 9,426.76 is: 13,008.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.68 : 23,990.66 = 9,426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.68/23,990.66 = 9,426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.68x = 23,990.66 × 9,426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.68x = 226,154,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,154,194.06/17,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.82

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