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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.54, 23,992.25 and 9,427.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.54, 23,992.25 and 9,427.83 is: 13,010.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.54 : 23,992.25 = 9,427.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.54/23,992.25 = 9,427.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.54x = 23,992.25 × 9,427.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.54x = 226,194,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,194,807.18/17,385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.51

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