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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.83, 24,045.09 and 9,466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.83, 24,045.09 and 9,466.18 is: 13,063.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.83 : 24,045.09 = 9,466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.83/24,045.09 = 9,466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.83x = 24,045.09 × 9,466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.83x = 227,615,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,615,150.06/17,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.44

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