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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.65, 24,004.51 and 9,436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.65, 24,004.51 and 9,436.70 is: 13,022.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.65 : 24,004.51 = 9,436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.65/24,004.51 = 9,436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.65x = 24,004.51 × 9,436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.65x = 226,523,215.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,523,215.90/17,394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.58

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