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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.08, 24,005.13 and 9,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.08, 24,005.13 and 9,437.52 is: 13,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.08 : 24,005.13 = 9,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.08/24,005.13 = 9,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.08x = 24,005.13 × 9,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.08x = 226,548,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,548,894.48/17,395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.73

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