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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.23, 24,026.09 and 9,452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.23, 24,026.09 and 9,452.46 is: 13,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.23 : 24,026.09 = 9,452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.23/24,026.09 = 9,452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.23x = 24,026.09 × 9,452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.23x = 227,105,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,105,607.42/17,410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.38

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