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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.15, 24,010.89 and 9,441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.15, 24,010.89 and 9,441.37 is: 13,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.15 : 24,010.89 = 9,441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.15/24,010.89 = 9,441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.15x = 24,010.89 × 9,441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.15x = 226,695,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,695,682.28/17,399.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.13

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