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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.49, 24,007.21 and 9,438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.49, 24,007.21 and 9,438.78 is: 13,025.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.49 : 24,007.21 = 9,438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.49/24,007.21 = 9,438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.49x = 24,007.21 × 9,438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.49x = 226,598,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,598,773.60/17,396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.55

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