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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.96, 24,009.08 and 9,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.96, 24,009.08 and 9,440.16 is: 13,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.96 : 24,009.08 = 9,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.96/24,009.08 = 9,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.96x = 24,009.08 × 9,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.96x = 226,649,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,649,509.45/17,397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.36

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