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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.57, 24,087.72 and 9,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.57, 24,087.72 and 9,901.41 is: 13,664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.57 : 24,087.72 = 9,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.57/24,087.72 = 9,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.57x = 24,087.72 × 9,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.57x = 238,502,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,502,391.69/17,454.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.18

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