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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.70, 24,004.54 and 9,737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.70, 24,004.54 and 9,737.98 is: 13,438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.70 : 24,004.54 = 9,737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.70/24,004.54 = 9,737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.70x = 24,004.54 × 9,737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.70x = 233,755,730.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,755,730.43/17,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.33

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