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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.29, 24,031.08 and 9,456.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.29, 24,031.08 and 9,456.35 is: 13,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.29 : 24,031.08 = 9,456.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.29/24,031.08 = 9,456.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.29x = 24,031.08 × 9,456.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.29x = 227,246,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,246,183.20/17,414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.41

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