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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.52, 24,012.79 and 9,442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.52, 24,012.79 and 9,442.75 is: 13,031.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.52 : 24,012.79 = 9,442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.52/24,012.79 = 9,442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.52x = 24,012.79 × 9,442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.52x = 226,746,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,746,605.49/17,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.02

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