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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,420.23, 24,039.89 and 9,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,420.23, 24,039.89 and 9,462.46 is: 13,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,420.23 : 24,039.89 = 9,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,420.23/24,039.89 = 9,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,420.23x = 24,039.89 × 9,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,420.23x = 227,476,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,476,497.53/17,420.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.18

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