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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.80, 23,991.12 and 9,426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.80, 23,991.12 and 9,426.97 is: 13,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.80 : 23,991.12 = 9,426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.80/23,991.12 = 9,426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.80x = 23,991.12 × 9,426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.80x = 226,163,568.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,163,568.51/17,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.27

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