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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.56, 24,039.44 and 9,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.56, 24,039.44 and 9,462.24 is: 13,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.56 : 24,039.44 = 9,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.56/24,039.44 = 9,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.56x = 24,039.44 × 9,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.56x = 227,466,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,466,950.75/17,419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.13

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