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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.75, 24,044.80 and 9,465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.75, 24,044.80 and 9,465.98 is: 13,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.75 : 24,044.80 = 9,465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.75/24,044.80 = 9,465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.75x = 24,044.80 × 9,465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.75x = 227,607,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,607,595.90/17,423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.07

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