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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.98, 24,094.22 and 9,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.98, 24,094.22 and 9,502 is: 13,112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.98 : 24,094.22 = 9,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.98/24,094.22 = 9,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.98x = 24,094.22 × 9,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.98x = 228,943,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,943,278.44/17,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,112.46

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