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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.32, 24,040.44 and 9,969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.32, 24,040.44 and 9,969.84 is: 13,757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.32 : 24,040.44 = 9,969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.32/24,040.44 = 9,969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.32x = 24,040.44 × 9,969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.32x = 239,679,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,679,340.33/17,422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.03

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