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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.48, 24,003.72 and 9,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.48, 24,003.72 and 9,436.44 is: 13,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.48 : 24,003.72 = 9,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.48/24,003.72 = 9,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.48x = 24,003.72 × 9,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.48x = 226,509,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,509,663.56/17,394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,021.93

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