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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.90, 24,042.32 and 9,464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.90, 24,042.32 and 9,464.19 is: 13,060.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.90 : 24,042.32 = 9,464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.90/24,042.32 = 9,464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.90x = 24,042.32 × 9,464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.90x = 227,541,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,541,084.52/17,421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.64

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