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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.23, 24,044.03 and 9,465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.23, 24,044.03 and 9,465.46 is: 13,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.23 : 24,044.03 = 9,465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.23/24,044.03 = 9,465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.23x = 24,044.03 × 9,465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.23x = 227,587,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,587,804.20/17,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.32

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