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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.48, 24,005.70 and 9,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.48, 24,005.70 and 9,437.56 is: 13,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.48 : 24,005.70 = 9,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.48/24,005.70 = 9,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.48x = 24,005.70 × 9,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.48x = 226,555,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,555,234.09/17,395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.80

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