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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.09, 24,041.07 and 9,463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.09, 24,041.07 and 9,463.29 is: 13,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.09 : 24,041.07 = 9,463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.09/24,041.07 = 9,463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.09x = 24,041.07 × 9,463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.09x = 227,507,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,507,617.32/17,421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.32

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