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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.51, 24,047.30 and 9,467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.51, 24,047.30 and 9,467.73 is: 13,065.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.51 : 24,047.30 = 9,467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.51/24,047.30 = 9,467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.51x = 24,047.30 × 9,467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.51x = 227,673,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,673,367.30/17,425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.52

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