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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.37, 24,014.97 and 9,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.37, 24,014.97 and 9,444.42 is: 13,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.37 : 24,014.97 = 9,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.37/24,014.97 = 9,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.37x = 24,014.97 × 9,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.37x = 226,807,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,807,517.23/17,402.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.14

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