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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.35, 24,043.33 and 9,465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.35, 24,043.33 and 9,465.56 is: 13,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.35 : 24,043.33 = 9,465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.35/24,043.33 = 9,465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.35x = 24,043.33 × 9,465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.35x = 227,583,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,583,564.49/17,423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.98

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