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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.73, 24,021.30 and 9,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.73, 24,021.30 and 9,448.96 is: 13,039.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.73 : 24,021.30 = 9,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.73/24,021.30 = 9,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.73x = 24,021.30 × 9,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.73x = 226,976,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,976,302.85/17,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.57

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