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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.05, 24,041.31 and 9,463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.05, 24,041.31 and 9,463.43 is: 13,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.05 : 24,041.31 = 9,463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.05/24,041.31 = 9,463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.05x = 24,041.31 × 9,463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.05x = 227,513,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,513,254.29/17,421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.68

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