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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.74, 23,996.23 and 9,430.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.74, 23,996.23 and 9,430.81 is: 13,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.74 : 23,996.23 = 9,430.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.74/23,996.23 = 9,430.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.74x = 23,996.23 × 9,430.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.74x = 226,303,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,303,802.28/17,388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.39

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