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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.93, 24,010.39 and 9,441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.93, 24,010.39 and 9,441.22 is: 13,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.93 : 24,010.39 = 9,441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.93/24,010.39 = 9,441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.93x = 24,010.39 × 9,441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.93x = 226,687,374.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,687,374.28/17,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.81

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