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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.38, 24,004.11 and 9,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.38, 24,004.11 and 9,436.58 is: 13,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.38 : 24,004.11 = 9,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.38/24,004.11 = 9,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.38x = 24,004.11 × 9,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.38x = 226,516,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,516,704.34/17,394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.41

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