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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.69, 24,004.54 and 9,737.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.69, 24,004.54 and 9,737.97 is: 13,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.69 : 24,004.54 = 9,737.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.69/24,004.54 = 9,737.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.69x = 24,004.54 × 9,737.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.69x = 233,755,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,755,490.38/17,394.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.32

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