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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.83, 24,047.35 and 9,468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.83, 24,047.35 and 9,468.18 is: 13,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.83 : 24,047.35 = 9,468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.83/24,047.35 = 9,468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.83x = 24,047.35 × 9,468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.83x = 227,684,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,684,638.32/17,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.93

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