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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.82, 24,007.68 and 9,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.82, 24,007.68 and 9,439.20 is: 13,026.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.82 : 24,007.68 = 9,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.82/24,007.68 = 9,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.82x = 24,007.68 × 9,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.82x = 226,613,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,613,293.06/17,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.13

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