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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.44, 24,016.52 and 9,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.44, 24,016.52 and 9,445.94 is: 13,035.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.44 : 24,016.52 = 9,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.44/24,016.52 = 9,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.44x = 24,016.52 × 9,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.44x = 226,858,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,858,606.93/17,403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.27

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