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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.93, 24,030.33 and 9,455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.93, 24,030.33 and 9,455.64 is: 13,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.93 : 24,030.33 = 9,455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.93/24,030.33 = 9,455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.93x = 24,030.33 × 9,455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.93x = 227,222,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,222,149.56/17,412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.05

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