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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.47, 23,999.58 and 9,433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.47, 23,999.58 and 9,433.43 is: 13,017.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.47 : 23,999.58 = 9,433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.47/23,999.58 = 9,433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.47x = 23,999.58 × 9,433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.47x = 226,398,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,398,357.96/17,391.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.78

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