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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.95, 24,041.39 and 9,464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.95, 24,041.39 and 9,464.15 is: 13,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.95 : 24,041.39 = 9,464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.95/24,041.39 = 9,464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.95x = 24,041.39 × 9,464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.95x = 227,531,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,531,333.95/17,421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.04

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