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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,420.65, 24,040.59 and 9,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,420.65, 24,040.59 and 9,462.94 is: 13,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,420.65 : 24,040.59 = 9,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,420.65/24,040.59 = 9,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,420.65x = 24,040.59 × 9,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,420.65x = 227,494,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,494,660.73/17,420.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.91

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