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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.80, 24,021.44 and 9,449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.80, 24,021.44 and 9,449.02 is: 13,039.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.80 : 24,021.44 = 9,449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.80/24,021.44 = 9,449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.80x = 24,021.44 × 9,449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.80x = 226,979,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,979,066.99/17,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.68

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