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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.44, 24,005.73 and 9,437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.44, 24,005.73 and 9,437.64 is: 13,023.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.44 : 24,005.73 = 9,437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.44/24,005.73 = 9,437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.44x = 24,005.73 × 9,437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.44x = 226,557,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,557,437.68/17,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.96

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