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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.99, 24,005.14 and 9,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.99, 24,005.14 and 9,437.28 is: 13,023.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.99 : 24,005.14 = 9,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.99/24,005.14 = 9,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.99x = 24,005.14 × 9,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.99x = 226,543,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,543,204.03/17,394.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.47

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