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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.72, 24,033.74 and 9,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.72, 24,033.74 and 9,458.08 is: 13,052.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.72 : 24,033.74 = 9,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.72/24,033.74 = 9,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.72x = 24,033.74 × 9,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.72x = 227,313,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,313,035.62/17,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.18

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