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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.74, 24,004.80 and 9,436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.74, 24,004.80 and 9,436.98 is: 13,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.74 : 24,004.80 = 9,436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.74/24,004.80 = 9,436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.74x = 24,004.80 × 9,436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.74x = 226,532,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,532,817.50/17,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.07

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