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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.38, 24,009.60 and 9,440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.38, 24,009.60 and 9,440.52 is: 13,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.38 : 24,009.60 = 9,440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.38/24,009.60 = 9,440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.38x = 24,009.60 × 9,440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.38x = 226,663,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,663,108.99/17,398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.83

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