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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.54, 24,027.24 and 9,453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.54, 24,027.24 and 9,453.56 is: 13,045.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.54 : 24,027.24 = 9,453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.54/24,027.24 = 9,453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.54x = 24,027.24 × 9,453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.54x = 227,142,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,142,954.97/17,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.54

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