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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.91, 24,043.52 and 9,465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.91, 24,043.52 and 9,465.14 is: 13,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.91 : 24,043.52 = 9,465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.91/24,043.52 = 9,465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.91x = 24,043.52 × 9,465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.91x = 227,575,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,575,115.35/17,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.84

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