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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.67, 24,019.83 and 9,447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.67, 24,019.83 and 9,447.90 is: 13,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.67 : 24,019.83 = 9,447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.67/24,019.83 = 9,447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.67x = 24,019.83 × 9,447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.67x = 226,936,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,936,951.86/17,405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.10

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