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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.20, 24,041.40 and 9,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.20, 24,041.40 and 9,463.44 is: 13,059.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.20 : 24,041.40 = 9,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.20/24,041.40 = 9,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.20x = 24,041.40 × 9,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.20x = 227,514,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,514,346.42/17,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.63

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