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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.22, 24,079.93 and 9,491.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.22, 24,079.93 and 9,491.43 is: 13,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.22 : 24,079.93 = 9,491.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.22/24,079.93 = 9,491.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.22x = 24,079.93 × 9,491.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.22x = 228,552,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,552,954.51/17,449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.17

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