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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.54, 24,012.81 and 9,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.54, 24,012.81 and 9,442.76 is: 13,031.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.54 : 24,012.81 = 9,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.54/24,012.81 = 9,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.54x = 24,012.81 × 9,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.54x = 226,747,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,747,154.54/17,400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.04

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