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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.63, 24,008.76 and 9,439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.63, 24,008.76 and 9,439.92 is: 13,027.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.63 : 24,008.76 = 9,439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.63/24,008.76 = 9,439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.63x = 24,008.76 × 9,439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.63x = 226,640,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,640,773.70/17,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.11

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