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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.44, 23,999.04 and 9,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.44, 23,999.04 and 9,936 is: 13,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.44 : 23,999.04 = 9,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.44/23,999.04 = 9,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.44x = 23,999.04 × 9,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.44x = 238,454,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,454,461.44/17,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.60

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