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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.30, 24,041.27 and 9,463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.30, 24,041.27 and 9,463.46 is: 13,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.30 : 24,041.27 = 9,463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.30/24,041.27 = 9,463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.30x = 24,041.27 × 9,463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.30x = 227,513,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,513,500.45/17,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.50

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