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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.31, 24,047.01 and 9,467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.31, 24,047.01 and 9,467.55 is: 13,065.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.31 : 24,047.01 = 9,467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.31/24,047.01 = 9,467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.31x = 24,047.01 × 9,467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.31x = 227,666,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,666,269.53/17,425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.27

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