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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.54, 24,033.92 and 9,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.54, 24,033.92 and 9,458.24 is: 13,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.54 : 24,033.92 = 9,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.54/24,033.92 = 9,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.54x = 24,033.92 × 9,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.54x = 227,318,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,318,416.04/17,415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.62

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