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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.37, 24,003.29 and 9,839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.37, 24,003.29 and 9,839.35 is: 13,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.37 : 24,003.29 = 9,839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.37/24,003.29 = 9,839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.37x = 24,003.29 × 9,839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.37x = 236,176,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,176,771.46/17,393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.55

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