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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.74, 23,992.37 and 9,427.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.74, 23,992.37 and 9,427.97 is: 13,010.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.74 : 23,992.37 = 9,427.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.74/23,992.37 = 9,427.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.74x = 23,992.37 × 9,427.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.74x = 226,199,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,199,177.49/17,385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.62

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