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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.02, 24,041.49 and 9,463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.02, 24,041.49 and 9,463.73 is: 13,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.02 : 24,041.49 = 9,463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.02/24,041.49 = 9,463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.02x = 24,041.49 × 9,463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.02x = 227,522,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,522,170.16/17,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.21

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