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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.54, 24,014.68 and 9,444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.54, 24,014.68 and 9,444.69 is: 13,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.54 : 24,014.68 = 9,444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.54/24,014.68 = 9,444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.54x = 24,014.68 × 9,444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.54x = 226,811,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,811,184.44/17,402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.23

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