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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.63, 24,004.80 and 9,739.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.63, 24,004.80 and 9,739.51 is: 13,439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.63 : 24,004.80 = 9,739.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.63/24,004.80 = 9,739.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.63x = 24,004.80 × 9,739.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.63x = 233,794,989.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,794,989.65/17,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.09

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