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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.97, 24,026.24 and 9,452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.97, 24,026.24 and 9,452.71 is: 13,045.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.97 : 24,026.24 = 9,452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.97/24,026.24 = 9,452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.97x = 24,026.24 × 9,452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.97x = 227,113,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,113,042.68/17,409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.00

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