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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421, 24,041.42 and 9,463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421, 24,041.42 and 9,463.23 is: 13,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421 : 24,041.42 = 9,463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421/24,041.42 = 9,463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421x = 24,041.42 × 9,463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421x = 227,509,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,509,486.99/17,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.50

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