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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.94, 24,007.80 and 9,439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.94, 24,007.80 and 9,439.14 is: 13,026.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.94 : 24,007.80 = 9,439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.94/24,007.80 = 9,439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.94x = 24,007.80 × 9,439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.94x = 226,612,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,612,985.29/17,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.03

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