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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.39, 24,011.18 and 9,441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.39, 24,011.18 and 9,441.75 is: 13,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.39 : 24,011.18 = 9,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.39/24,011.18 = 9,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.39x = 24,011.18 × 9,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.39x = 226,707,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,707,511.56/17,399.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.63

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