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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.56, 24,016.93 and 9,445.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.56, 24,016.93 and 9,445.78 is: 13,035.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.56 : 24,016.93 = 9,445.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.56/24,016.93 = 9,445.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.56x = 24,016.93 × 9,445.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.56x = 226,858,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,858,469.74/17,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.18

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