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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.77, 24,030.88 and 9,455.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.77, 24,030.88 and 9,455.99 is: 13,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.77 : 24,030.88 = 9,455.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.77/24,030.88 = 9,455.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.77x = 24,030.88 × 9,455.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.77x = 227,235,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,235,760.97/17,413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.20

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