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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.80, 23,993.96 and 9,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.80, 23,993.96 and 9,429.08 is: 13,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.80 : 23,993.96 = 9,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.80/23,993.96 = 9,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.80x = 23,993.96 × 9,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.80x = 226,240,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,240,968.36/17,386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.23

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