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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.05, 24,006.33 and 9,438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.05, 24,006.33 and 9,438.22 is: 13,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.05 : 24,006.33 = 9,438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.05/24,006.33 = 9,438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.05x = 24,006.33 × 9,438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.05x = 226,577,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,577,023.93/17,396.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.62

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