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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,420.73, 24,040.57 and 9,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,420.73, 24,040.57 and 9,462.96 is: 13,058.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,420.73 : 24,040.57 = 9,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,420.73/24,040.57 = 9,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,420.73x = 24,040.57 × 9,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,420.73x = 227,494,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,494,952.29/17,420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.86

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