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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.78, 24,005.96 and 9,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.78, 24,005.96 and 9,437.92 is: 13,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.78 : 24,005.96 = 9,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.78/24,005.96 = 9,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.78x = 24,005.96 × 9,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.78x = 226,566,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,566,330.00/17,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.21

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