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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.44, 24,033.48 and 9,457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.44, 24,033.48 and 9,457.74 is: 13,051.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.44 : 24,033.48 = 9,457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.44/24,033.48 = 9,457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.44x = 24,033.48 × 9,457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.44x = 227,302,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,302,405.14/17,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.78

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