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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.94, 24,016.23 and 9,445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.94, 24,016.23 and 9,445.23 is: 13,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.94 : 24,016.23 = 9,445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.94/24,016.23 = 9,445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.94x = 24,016.23 × 9,445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.94x = 226,838,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,838,816.08/17,402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.51

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