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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.55, 24,005.64 and 9,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.55, 24,005.64 and 9,437.72 is: 13,023.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.55 : 24,005.64 = 9,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.55/24,005.64 = 9,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.55x = 24,005.64 × 9,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.55x = 226,558,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,558,388.71/17,395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.93

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