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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.24, 23,998.41 and 9,432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.24, 23,998.41 and 9,432.45 is: 13,016.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.24 : 23,998.41 = 9,432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.24/23,998.41 = 9,432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.24x = 23,998.41 × 9,432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.24x = 226,363,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,363,802.40/17,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.72

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