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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.14, 24,032.97 and 9,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.14, 24,032.97 and 9,457.34 is: 13,051.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.14 : 24,032.97 = 9,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.14/24,032.97 = 9,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.14x = 24,032.97 × 9,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.14x = 227,287,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,287,848.33/17,415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.17

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