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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.15, 24,044.04 and 9,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.15, 24,044.04 and 9,465.44 is: 13,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.15 : 24,044.04 = 9,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.15/24,044.04 = 9,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.15x = 24,044.04 × 9,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.15x = 227,587,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,587,297.76/17,423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.35

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