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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.98, 24,010.53 and 9,441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.98, 24,010.53 and 9,441.06 is: 13,028.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.98 : 24,010.53 = 9,441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.98/24,010.53 = 9,441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.98x = 24,010.53 × 9,441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.98x = 226,684,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,684,854.36/17,398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.63

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