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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.62, 24,139.09 and 9,939.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.62, 24,139.09 and 9,939.23 is: 13,716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.62 : 24,139.09 = 9,939.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.62/24,139.09 = 9,939.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.62x = 24,139.09 × 9,939.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.62x = 239,924,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,924,085.53/17,491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.51

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