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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.93, 24,009.01 and 9,440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.93, 24,009.01 and 9,440.22 is: 13,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.93 : 24,009.01 = 9,440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.93/24,009.01 = 9,440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.93x = 24,009.01 × 9,440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.93x = 226,650,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,650,336.38/17,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.43

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