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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.11, 24,049.49 and 9,469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.11, 24,049.49 and 9,469.37 is: 13,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.11 : 24,049.49 = 9,469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.11/24,049.49 = 9,469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.11x = 24,049.49 × 9,469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.11x = 227,733,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,733,351.53/17,427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.76

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