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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.83, 24,004.76 and 9,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.83, 24,004.76 and 9,436.88 is: 13,022.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.83 : 24,004.76 = 9,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.83/24,004.76 = 9,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.83x = 24,004.76 × 9,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.83x = 226,530,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,530,052.38/17,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.84

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