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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.92, 24,046.34 and 9,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.92, 24,046.34 and 9,467.34 is: 13,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.92 : 24,046.34 = 9,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.92/24,046.34 = 9,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.92x = 24,046.34 × 9,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.92x = 227,654,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,654,876.54/17,424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.90

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