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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.10, 24,006.65 and 9,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.10, 24,006.65 and 9,438.32 is: 13,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.10 : 24,006.65 = 9,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.10/24,006.65 = 9,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.10x = 24,006.65 × 9,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.10x = 226,582,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,582,457.65/17,396.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.90

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