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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.99, 24,007.81 and 9,439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.99, 24,007.81 and 9,439.21 is: 13,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.99 : 24,007.81 = 9,439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.99/24,007.81 = 9,439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.99x = 24,007.81 × 9,439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.99x = 226,614,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,614,802.04/17,396.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.09

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