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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.57, 24,004.62 and 9,437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.57, 24,004.62 and 9,437.13 is: 13,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.57 : 24,004.62 = 9,437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.57/24,004.62 = 9,437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.57x = 24,004.62 × 9,437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.57x = 226,534,719.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,534,719.54/17,394.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.30

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