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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.80, 24,011.60 and 9,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.80, 24,011.60 and 9,441.82 is: 13,029.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.80 : 24,011.60 = 9,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.80/24,011.60 = 9,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.80x = 24,011.60 × 9,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.80x = 226,713,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,713,205.11/17,399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.64

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