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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.04, 24,043.20 and 9,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.04, 24,043.20 and 9,465.12 is: 13,061.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.04 : 24,043.20 = 9,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.04/24,043.20 = 9,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.04x = 24,043.20 × 9,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.04x = 227,571,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,571,773.18/17,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.54

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