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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.26, 24,016.51 and 9,445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.26, 24,016.51 and 9,445.49 is: 13,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.26 : 24,016.51 = 9,445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.26/24,016.51 = 9,445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.26x = 24,016.51 × 9,445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.26x = 226,847,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,847,596.76/17,403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.78

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