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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.56, 23,996.26 and 9,430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.56, 23,996.26 and 9,430.77 is: 13,014.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.56 : 23,996.26 = 9,430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.56/23,996.26 = 9,430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.56x = 23,996.26 × 9,430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.56x = 226,303,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,303,208.92/17,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.49

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