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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.03, 24,009.55 and 9,440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.03, 24,009.55 and 9,440.25 is: 13,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.03 : 24,009.55 = 9,440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.03/24,009.55 = 9,440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.03x = 24,009.55 × 9,440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.03x = 226,656,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,656,154.39/17,398.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.69

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