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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.36, 24,002.90 and 9,435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.36, 24,002.90 and 9,435.64 is: 13,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.36 : 24,002.90 = 9,435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.36/24,002.90 = 9,435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.36x = 24,002.90 × 9,435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.36x = 226,482,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,482,676.18/17,393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,021.22

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