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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.80, 24,084.99 and 9,494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.80, 24,084.99 and 9,494.91 is: 13,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.80 : 24,084.99 = 9,494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.80/24,084.99 = 9,494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.80x = 24,084.99 × 9,494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.80x = 228,684,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,684,812.40/17,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.04

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