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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.52, 24,039.42 and 9,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.52, 24,039.42 and 9,462.26 is: 13,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.52 : 24,039.42 = 9,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.52/24,039.42 = 9,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.52x = 24,039.42 × 9,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.52x = 227,467,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,467,242.29/17,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.18

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