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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.69, 24,012.97 and 9,442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.69, 24,012.97 and 9,442.92 is: 13,031.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.69 : 24,012.97 = 9,442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.69/24,012.97 = 9,442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.69x = 24,012.97 × 9,442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.69x = 226,752,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,752,495.43/17,400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.23

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