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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.89, 24,006.32 and 9,438.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.89, 24,006.32 and 9,438.11 is: 13,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.89 : 24,006.32 = 9,438.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.89/24,006.32 = 9,438.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.89x = 24,006.32 × 9,438.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.89x = 226,574,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,574,168.82/17,395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.58

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