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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.49, 24,005.55 and 9,437.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.49, 24,005.55 and 9,437.65 is: 13,023.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.49 : 24,005.55 = 9,437.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.49/24,005.55 = 9,437.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.49x = 24,005.55 × 9,437.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.49x = 226,556,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,556,044.36/17,395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.84

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