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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.79, 24,027.61 and 9,453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.79, 24,027.61 and 9,453.84 is: 13,045.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.79 : 24,027.61 = 9,453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.79/24,027.61 = 9,453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.79x = 24,027.61 × 9,453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.79x = 227,153,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,153,180.52/17,411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.94

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