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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.57, 24,044.50 and 9,465.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.57, 24,044.50 and 9,465.74 is: 13,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.57 : 24,044.50 = 9,465.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.57/24,044.50 = 9,465.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.57x = 24,044.50 × 9,465.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.57x = 227,598,841.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,598,841.54/17,423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.70

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