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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.97, 24,017.50 and 9,446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.97, 24,017.50 and 9,446.19 is: 13,035.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.97 : 24,017.50 = 9,446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.97/24,017.50 = 9,446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.97x = 24,017.50 × 9,446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.97x = 226,873,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,873,992.71/17,403.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.76

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