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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.90, 24,044.36 and 9,465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.90, 24,044.36 and 9,465.96 is: 13,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.90 : 24,044.36 = 9,465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.90/24,044.36 = 9,465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.90x = 24,044.36 × 9,465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.90x = 227,602,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,602,902.66/17,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.69

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