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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.57, 24,006.61 and 9,438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.57, 24,006.61 and 9,438.63 is: 13,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.57 : 24,006.61 = 9,438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.57/24,006.61 = 9,438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.57x = 24,006.61 × 9,438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.57x = 226,589,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,589,431.12/17,396.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.95

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