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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.66, 24,011.62 and 9,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.66, 24,011.62 and 9,441.96 is: 13,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.66 : 24,011.62 = 9,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.66/24,011.62 = 9,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.66x = 24,011.62 × 9,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.66x = 226,716,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,716,755.58/17,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.95

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