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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.90, 24,011.98 and 9,442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.90, 24,011.98 and 9,442.26 is: 13,030.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.90 : 24,011.98 = 9,442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.90/24,011.98 = 9,442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.90x = 24,011.98 × 9,442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.90x = 226,727,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,727,358.27/17,399.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.38

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