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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.93, 24,049.31 and 9,469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.93, 24,049.31 and 9,469.22 is: 13,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.93 : 24,049.31 = 9,469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.93/24,049.31 = 9,469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.93x = 24,049.31 × 9,469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.93x = 227,728,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,728,039.65/17,426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.60

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