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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.67, 24,047.55 and 9,467.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.67, 24,047.55 and 9,467.92 is: 13,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.67 : 24,047.55 = 9,467.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.67/24,047.55 = 9,467.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.67x = 24,047.55 × 9,467.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.67x = 227,680,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,680,309.66/17,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.80

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