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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.93, 24,015.92 and 9,444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.93, 24,015.92 and 9,444.95 is: 13,033.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.93 : 24,015.92 = 9,444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.93/24,015.92 = 9,444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.93x = 24,015.92 × 9,444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.93x = 226,828,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,828,996.30/17,402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.96

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