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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.52, 24,028.90 and 9,454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.52, 24,028.90 and 9,454.68 is: 13,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.52 : 24,028.90 = 9,454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.52/24,028.90 = 9,454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.52x = 24,028.90 × 9,454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.52x = 227,185,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,185,560.25/17,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.25

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