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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.79, 23,996.32 and 9,430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.79, 23,996.32 and 9,430.92 is: 13,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.79 : 23,996.32 = 9,430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.79/23,996.32 = 9,430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.79x = 23,996.32 × 9,430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.79x = 226,307,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,307,350.64/17,388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.56

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