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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.48, 24,010.62 and 9,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.48, 24,010.62 and 9,441.44 is: 13,028.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.48 : 24,010.62 = 9,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.48/24,010.62 = 9,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.48x = 24,010.62 × 9,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.48x = 226,694,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,694,828.09/17,399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.83

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