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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.93, 24,026.41 and 9,452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.93, 24,026.41 and 9,452.98 is: 13,044.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.93 : 24,026.41 = 9,452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.93/24,026.41 = 9,452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.93x = 24,026.41 × 9,452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.93x = 227,121,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,121,173.20/17,410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.75

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