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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.03, 24,029.29 and 9,455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.03, 24,029.29 and 9,455.07 is: 13,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.03 : 24,029.29 = 9,455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.03/24,029.29 = 9,455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.03x = 24,029.29 × 9,455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.03x = 227,198,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,198,619.00/17,413.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.62

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