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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388, 23,995.19 and 9,430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388, 23,995.19 and 9,430.07 is: 13,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388 : 23,995.19 = 9,430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388/23,995.19 = 9,430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388x = 23,995.19 × 9,430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388x = 226,276,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,276,154.24/17,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.35

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