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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.04, 24,005.40 and 9,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.04, 24,005.40 and 9,437.60 is: 13,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.04 : 24,005.40 = 9,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.04/24,005.40 = 9,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.04x = 24,005.40 × 9,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.04x = 226,553,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,553,363.04/17,395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.02

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