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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.33, 24,014.95 and 9,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.33, 24,014.95 and 9,444.49 is: 13,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.33 : 24,014.95 = 9,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.33/24,014.95 = 9,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.33x = 24,014.95 × 9,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.33x = 226,808,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,808,871.48/17,402.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.25

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