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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.38, 24,006.87 and 9,438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.38, 24,006.87 and 9,438.58 is: 13,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.38 : 24,006.87 = 9,438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.38/24,006.87 = 9,438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.38x = 24,006.87 × 9,438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.38x = 226,590,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,590,763.04/17,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.17

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