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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.80, 24,004.92 and 9,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.80, 24,004.92 and 9,437.04 is: 13,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.80 : 24,004.92 = 9,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.80/24,004.92 = 9,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.80x = 24,004.92 × 9,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.80x = 226,535,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,535,390.24/17,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.17

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