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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.79, 24,008.87 and 9,440.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.79, 24,008.87 and 9,440.00 is: 13,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.79 : 24,008.87 = 9,440.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.79/24,008.87 = 9,440.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.79x = 24,008.87 × 9,440.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.79x = 226,643,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,643,612.76/17,397.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.15

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