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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.06, 24,046.84 and 9,467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.06, 24,046.84 and 9,467.44 is: 13,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.06 : 24,046.84 = 9,467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.06/24,046.84 = 9,467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.06x = 24,046.84 × 9,467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.06x = 227,662,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,662,014.89/17,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.21

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