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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.01, 23,998.22 and 9,432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.01, 23,998.22 and 9,432.23 is: 13,016.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.01 : 23,998.22 = 9,432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.01/23,998.22 = 9,432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.01x = 23,998.22 × 9,432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.01x = 226,356,730.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,356,730.63/17,390.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.48

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