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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.92, 24,049.51 and 9,469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.92, 24,049.51 and 9,469.66 is: 13,068.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.92 : 24,049.51 = 9,469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.92/24,049.51 = 9,469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.92x = 24,049.51 × 9,469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.92x = 227,740,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,740,682.87/17,426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.33

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