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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.41, 24,012.63 and 9,442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.41, 24,012.63 and 9,442.64 is: 13,030.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.41 : 24,012.63 = 9,442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.41/24,012.63 = 9,442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.41x = 24,012.63 × 9,442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.41x = 226,742,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,742,500.48/17,400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.87

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