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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.64, 24,011.56 and 9,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.64, 24,011.56 and 9,441.94 is: 13,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.64 : 24,011.56 = 9,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.64/24,011.56 = 9,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.64x = 24,011.56 × 9,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.64x = 226,715,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,715,708.83/17,399.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.91

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