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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.02, 24,010.44 and 9,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.02, 24,010.44 and 9,441.18 is: 13,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.02 : 24,010.44 = 9,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.02/24,010.44 = 9,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.02x = 24,010.44 × 9,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.02x = 226,686,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,686,885.92/17,399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.72

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