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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.20, 24,021.84 and 9,449.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.20, 24,021.84 and 9,449.37 is: 13,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.20 : 24,021.84 = 9,449.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.20/24,021.84 = 9,449.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.20x = 24,021.84 × 9,449.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.20x = 226,991,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,991,254.24/17,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.08

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