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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.95, 24,044.14 and 9,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.95, 24,044.14 and 9,466.15 is: 13,062.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.95 : 24,044.14 = 9,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.95/24,044.14 = 9,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.95x = 24,044.14 × 9,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.95x = 227,605,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,605,435.86/17,423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.79

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