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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.46, 24,008.38 and 9,439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.46, 24,008.38 and 9,439.66 is: 13,026.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.46 : 24,008.38 = 9,439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.46/24,008.38 = 9,439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.46x = 24,008.38 × 9,439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.46x = 226,630,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,630,944.35/17,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.67

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