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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.73, 24,139.22 and 9,939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.73, 24,139.22 and 9,939.33 is: 13,716.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.73 : 24,139.22 = 9,939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.73/24,139.22 = 9,939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.73x = 24,139.22 × 9,939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.73x = 239,927,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,927,623.83/17,491.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.64

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