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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.67, 24,049.16 and 9,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.67, 24,049.16 and 9,469.41 is: 13,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.67 : 24,049.16 = 9,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.67/24,049.16 = 9,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.67x = 24,049.16 × 9,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.67x = 227,731,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,731,356.20/17,426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.98

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