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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.36, 23,995.98 and 9,430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.36, 23,995.98 and 9,430.52 is: 13,014.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.36 : 23,995.98 = 9,430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.36/23,995.98 = 9,430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.36x = 23,995.98 × 9,430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.36x = 226,294,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,294,569.31/17,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.14

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