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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.78, 24,044.54 and 9,465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.78, 24,044.54 and 9,465.93 is: 13,062.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.78 : 24,044.54 = 9,465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.78/24,044.54 = 9,465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.78x = 24,044.54 × 9,465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.78x = 227,603,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,603,885.19/17,423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.83

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