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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.64, 24,029.36 and 9,454.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.64, 24,029.36 and 9,454.79 is: 13,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.64 : 24,029.36 = 9,454.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.64/24,029.36 = 9,454.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.64x = 24,029.36 × 9,454.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.64x = 227,192,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,192,600.89/17,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.57

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