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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.13, 24,041.05 and 9,463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.13, 24,041.05 and 9,463.18 is: 13,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.13 : 24,041.05 = 9,463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.13/24,041.05 = 9,463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.13x = 24,041.05 × 9,463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.13x = 227,504,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,504,798.09/17,421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.13

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