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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.26, 23,991.66 and 9,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.26, 23,991.66 and 9,427.50 is: 13,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.26 : 23,991.66 = 9,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.26/23,991.66 = 9,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.26x = 23,991.66 × 9,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.26x = 226,181,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,181,368.62/17,385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.95

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