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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.26, 24,042.69 and 9,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.26, 24,042.69 and 9,464.64 is: 13,061.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.26 : 24,042.69 = 9,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.26/24,042.69 = 9,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.26x = 24,042.69 × 9,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.26x = 227,555,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,555,405.48/17,422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.19

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