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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.51, 24,007.86 and 9,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.51, 24,007.86 and 9,439.44 is: 13,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.51 : 24,007.86 = 9,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.51/24,007.86 = 9,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.51x = 24,007.86 × 9,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.51x = 226,620,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,620,754.00/17,397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.05

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