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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.66, 24,004.68 and 9,436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.66, 24,004.68 and 9,436.92 is: 13,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.66 : 24,004.68 = 9,436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.66/24,004.68 = 9,436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.66x = 24,004.68 × 9,436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.66x = 226,530,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,530,119.38/17,394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.97

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