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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.97, 24,021.60 and 9,449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.97, 24,021.60 and 9,449.39 is: 13,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.97 : 24,021.60 = 9,449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.97/24,021.60 = 9,449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.97x = 24,021.60 × 9,449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.97x = 226,989,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,989,491.44/17,406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.15

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