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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.91, 24,002.19 and 9,435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.91, 24,002.19 and 9,435.06 is: 13,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.91 : 24,002.19 = 9,435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.91/24,002.19 = 9,435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.91x = 24,002.19 × 9,435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.91x = 226,462,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,462,102.78/17,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,020.37

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