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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.44, 24,011.40 and 9,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.44, 24,011.40 and 9,441.73 is: 13,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.44 : 24,011.40 = 9,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.44/24,011.40 = 9,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.44x = 24,011.40 × 9,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.44x = 226,709,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,709,155.72/17,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.68

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