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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.38, 24,005.49 and 9,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.38, 24,005.49 and 9,437.58 is: 13,023.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.38 : 24,005.49 = 9,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.38/24,005.49 = 9,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.38x = 24,005.49 × 9,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.38x = 226,553,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,553,732.31/17,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.79

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