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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.79, 24,015.93 and 9,445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.79, 24,015.93 and 9,445.03 is: 13,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.79 : 24,015.93 = 9,445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.79/24,015.93 = 9,445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.79x = 24,015.93 × 9,445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.79x = 226,831,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,831,083.87/17,402.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.18

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