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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.07, 24,028.88 and 9,454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.07, 24,028.88 and 9,454.43 is: 13,047.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.07 : 24,028.88 = 9,454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.07/24,028.88 = 9,454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.07x = 24,028.88 × 9,454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.07x = 227,179,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,179,363.94/17,412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.23

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