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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.77, 24,033.38 and 9,457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.77, 24,033.38 and 9,457.92 is: 13,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.77 : 24,033.38 = 9,457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.77/24,033.38 = 9,457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.77x = 24,033.38 × 9,457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.77x = 227,305,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,305,738.08/17,415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.72

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