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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.62, 24,047.36 and 9,467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.62, 24,047.36 and 9,467.88 is: 13,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.62 : 24,047.36 = 9,467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.62/24,047.36 = 9,467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.62x = 24,047.36 × 9,467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.62x = 227,677,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,677,471.46/17,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.67

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