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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.46, 24,007.01 and 9,438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.46, 24,007.01 and 9,438.66 is: 13,025.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.46 : 24,007.01 = 9,438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.46/24,007.01 = 9,438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.46x = 24,007.01 × 9,438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.46x = 226,593,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,593,957.81/17,396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.29

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