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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.89, 24,010.49 and 9,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.89, 24,010.49 and 9,441.25 is: 13,028.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.89 : 24,010.49 = 9,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.89/24,010.49 = 9,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.89x = 24,010.49 × 9,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.89x = 226,689,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,689,038.71/17,398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.94

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