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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.65, 24,017.06 and 9,445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.65, 24,017.06 and 9,445.87 is: 13,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.65 : 24,017.06 = 9,445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.65/24,017.06 = 9,445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.65x = 24,017.06 × 9,445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.65x = 226,862,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,862,147.73/17,403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.32

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