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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.77, 24,036.10 and 9,459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.77, 24,036.10 and 9,459.81 is: 13,054.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.77 : 24,036.10 = 9,459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.77/24,036.10 = 9,459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.77x = 24,036.10 × 9,459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.77x = 227,376,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,376,915.49/17,417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.31

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