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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.30, 24,010.91 and 9,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.30, 24,010.91 and 9,441.32 is: 13,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.30 : 24,010.91 = 9,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.30/24,010.91 = 9,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.30x = 24,010.91 × 9,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.30x = 226,694,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,694,684.80/17,399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.95

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