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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.94, 24,045.02 and 9,466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.94, 24,045.02 and 9,466.19 is: 13,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.94 : 24,045.02 = 9,466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.94/24,045.02 = 9,466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.94x = 24,045.02 × 9,466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.94x = 227,614,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,614,560.32/17,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.32

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