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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.72, 24,033.87 and 9,458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.72, 24,033.87 and 9,458.10 is: 13,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.72 : 24,033.87 = 9,458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.72/24,033.87 = 9,458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.72x = 24,033.87 × 9,458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.72x = 227,314,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,314,745.85/17,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.27

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