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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.46, 24,011.13 and 9,441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.46, 24,011.13 and 9,441.66 is: 13,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.46 : 24,011.13 = 9,441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.46/24,011.13 = 9,441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.46x = 24,011.13 × 9,441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.46x = 226,704,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,704,925.68/17,399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.42

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