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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.89, 24,013.25 and 9,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.89, 24,013.25 and 9,443.25 is: 13,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.89 : 24,013.25 = 9,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.89/24,013.25 = 9,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.89x = 24,013.25 × 9,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.89x = 226,763,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,763,123.06/17,400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.70

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