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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.08, 24,022.02 and 9,449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.08, 24,022.02 and 9,449.32 is: 13,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.08 : 24,022.02 = 9,449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.08/24,022.02 = 9,449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.08x = 24,022.02 × 9,449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.08x = 226,991,754.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,991,754.03/17,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.20

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