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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.44, 24,001.74 and 9,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.44, 24,001.74 and 9,435 is: 13,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.44 : 24,001.74 = 9,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.44/24,001.74 = 9,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.44x = 24,001.74 × 9,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.44x = 226,456,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,456,416.90/17,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,020.39

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