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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.62, 24,005.96 and 9,437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.62, 24,005.96 and 9,437.84 is: 13,024.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.62 : 24,005.96 = 9,437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.62/24,005.96 = 9,437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.62x = 24,005.96 × 9,437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.62x = 226,564,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,564,482.99/17,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.23

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