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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.66, 24,007.48 and 9,438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.66, 24,007.48 and 9,438.96 is: 13,025.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.66 : 24,007.48 = 9,438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.66/24,007.48 = 9,438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.66x = 24,007.48 × 9,438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.66x = 226,605,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,605,643.42/17,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.81

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