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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.91, 24,011.06 and 9,442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.91, 24,011.06 and 9,442.07 is: 13,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.91 : 24,011.06 = 9,442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.91/24,011.06 = 9,442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.91x = 24,011.06 × 9,442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.91x = 226,713,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,713,942.03/17,399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.60

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