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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.94, 24,045.03 and 9,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.94, 24,045.03 and 9,466.14 is: 13,063.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.94 : 24,045.03 = 9,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.94/24,045.03 = 9,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.94x = 24,045.03 × 9,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.94x = 227,613,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,613,620.28/17,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.27

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