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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.09, 24,011.20 and 9,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.09, 24,011.20 and 9,441.32 is: 13,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.09 : 24,011.20 = 9,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.09/24,011.20 = 9,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.09x = 24,011.20 × 9,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.09x = 226,697,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,697,314.53/17,399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.27

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