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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.93, 24,010.29 and 9,441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.93, 24,010.29 and 9,441.09 is: 13,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.93 : 24,010.29 = 9,441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.93/24,010.29 = 9,441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.93x = 24,010.29 × 9,441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.93x = 226,683,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,683,308.82/17,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.58

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