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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.92, 24,080.97 and 9,492.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.92, 24,080.97 and 9,492.21 is: 13,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.92 : 24,080.97 = 9,492.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.92/24,080.97 = 9,492.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.92x = 24,080.97 × 9,492.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.92x = 228,581,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,581,624.24/17,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.29

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