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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.54, 24,028.64 and 9,454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.54, 24,028.64 and 9,454.59 is: 13,046.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.54 : 24,028.64 = 9,454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.54/24,028.64 = 9,454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.54x = 24,028.64 × 9,454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.54x = 227,180,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,180,939.46/17,412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.97

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