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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.06, 24,042.70 and 9,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.06, 24,042.70 and 9,464.44 is: 13,061.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.06 : 24,042.70 = 9,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.06/24,042.70 = 9,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.06x = 24,042.70 × 9,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.06x = 227,550,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,550,691.59/17,422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.07

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