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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.28, 24,032.37 and 9,457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.28, 24,032.37 and 9,457.30 is: 13,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.28 : 24,032.37 = 9,457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.28/24,032.37 = 9,457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.28x = 24,032.37 × 9,457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.28x = 227,281,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,281,332.80/17,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.68

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