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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.69, 23,997.65 and 9,431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.69, 23,997.65 and 9,431.93 is: 13,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.69 : 23,997.65 = 9,431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.69/23,997.65 = 9,431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.69x = 23,997.65 × 9,431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.69x = 226,344,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,344,154.96/17,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.00

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