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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.70, 24,023.91 and 9,450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.70, 24,023.91 and 9,450.87 is: 13,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.70 : 24,023.91 = 9,450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.70/24,023.91 = 9,450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.70x = 24,023.91 × 9,450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.70x = 227,046,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,046,850.30/17,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.15

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