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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.09, 24,021.63 and 9,449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.09, 24,021.63 and 9,449.31 is: 13,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.09 : 24,021.63 = 9,449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.09/24,021.63 = 9,449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.09x = 24,021.63 × 9,449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.09x = 226,987,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,987,828.58/17,407.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.97

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