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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.64, 24,007.68 and 9,944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.64, 24,007.68 and 9,944.64 is: 13,723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.64 : 24,007.68 = 9,944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.64/24,007.68 = 9,944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.64x = 24,007.68 × 9,944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.64x = 238,747,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,747,734.84/17,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.78

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