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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.10, 24,043.84 and 9,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.10, 24,043.84 and 9,465.26 is: 13,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.10 : 24,043.84 = 9,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.10/24,043.84 = 9,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.10x = 24,043.84 × 9,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.10x = 227,581,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,581,053.12/17,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.03

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