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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.66, 24,006.09 and 9,437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.66, 24,006.09 and 9,437.95 is: 13,024.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.66 : 24,006.09 = 9,437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.66/24,006.09 = 9,437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.66x = 24,006.09 × 9,437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.66x = 226,568,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,568,277.12/17,395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.41

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