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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.74, 24,008.66 and 9,439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.74, 24,008.66 and 9,439.91 is: 13,026.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.74 : 24,008.66 = 9,439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.74/24,008.66 = 9,439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.74x = 24,008.66 × 9,439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.74x = 226,639,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,639,422.38/17,397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.95

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