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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.93, 24,008.91 and 9,440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.93, 24,008.91 and 9,440.09 is: 13,027.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.93 : 24,008.91 = 9,440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.93/24,008.91 = 9,440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.93x = 24,008.91 × 9,440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.93x = 226,646,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,646,151.16/17,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.19

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