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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.76, 24,031.03 and 9,456.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.76, 24,031.03 and 9,456.04 is: 13,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.76 : 24,031.03 = 9,456.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.76/24,031.03 = 9,456.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.76x = 24,031.03 × 9,456.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.76x = 227,238,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,238,405.05/17,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.36

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