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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.98, 24,006.87 and 9,438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.98, 24,006.87 and 9,438.54 is: 13,025.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.98 : 24,006.87 = 9,438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.98/24,006.87 = 9,438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.98x = 24,006.87 × 9,438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.98x = 226,589,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,589,802.77/17,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.41

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