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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.64, 24,008.79 and 9,439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.64, 24,008.79 and 9,439.93 is: 13,027.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.64 : 24,008.79 = 9,439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.64/24,008.79 = 9,439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.64x = 24,008.79 × 9,439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.64x = 226,641,296.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,641,296.98/17,397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.13

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