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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.33, 24,043.91 and 9,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.33, 24,043.91 and 9,465.68 is: 13,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.33 : 24,043.91 = 9,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.33/24,043.91 = 9,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.33x = 24,043.91 × 9,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.33x = 227,591,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,591,970.79/17,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.49

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