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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.41, 24,029.05 and 9,454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.41, 24,029.05 and 9,454.63 is: 13,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.41 : 24,029.05 = 9,454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.41/24,029.05 = 9,454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.41x = 24,029.05 × 9,454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.41x = 227,185,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,185,777.00/17,412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.35

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