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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.06, 24,080.02 and 9,491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.06, 24,080.02 and 9,491.42 is: 13,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.06 : 24,080.02 = 9,491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.06/24,080.02 = 9,491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.06x = 24,080.02 × 9,491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.06x = 228,553,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,553,583.43/17,449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.33

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