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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.23, 24,043.28 and 9,869.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.23, 24,043.28 and 9,869.41 is: 13,619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.23 : 24,043.28 = 9,869.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.23/24,043.28 = 9,869.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.23x = 24,043.28 × 9,869.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.23x = 237,293,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,293,015.21/17,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.35

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