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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.57, 24,007.99 and 9,439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.57, 24,007.99 and 9,439.63 is: 13,026.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.57 : 24,007.99 = 9,439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.57/24,007.99 = 9,439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.57x = 24,007.99 × 9,439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.57x = 226,626,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,626,542.64/17,397.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.33

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