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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.23, 23,998.67 and 9,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.23, 23,998.67 and 9,432.44 is: 13,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.23 : 23,998.67 = 9,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.23/23,998.67 = 9,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.23x = 23,998.67 × 9,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.23x = 226,366,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,366,014.85/17,390.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.85

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