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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.26, 24,046.96 and 9,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.26, 24,046.96 and 9,467.48 is: 13,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.26 : 24,046.96 = 9,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.26/24,046.96 = 9,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.26x = 24,046.96 × 9,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.26x = 227,663,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,663,992.63/17,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.17

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