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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.53, 24,021.72 and 9,449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.53, 24,021.72 and 9,449.55 is: 13,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.53 : 24,021.72 = 9,449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.53/24,021.72 = 9,449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.53x = 24,021.72 × 9,449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.53x = 226,994,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,994,444.23/17,407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.01

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