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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.28, 24,027.36 and 9,453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.28, 24,027.36 and 9,453.48 is: 13,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.28 : 24,027.36 = 9,453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.28/24,027.36 = 9,453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.28x = 24,027.36 × 9,453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.28x = 227,142,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,142,167.21/17,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.69

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