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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.51, 24,002.86 and 9,435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.51, 24,002.86 and 9,435.67 is: 13,021.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.51 : 24,002.86 = 9,435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.51/24,002.86 = 9,435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.51x = 24,002.86 × 9,435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.51x = 226,483,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,483,066.02/17,393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,021.12

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