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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.29, 24,010.94 and 9,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.29, 24,010.94 and 9,441.50 is: 13,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.29 : 24,010.94 = 9,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.29/24,010.94 = 9,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.29x = 24,010.94 × 9,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.29x = 226,699,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,699,290.01/17,399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.23

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