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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.18, 24,049.08 and 9,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.18, 24,049.08 and 9,469.20 is: 13,067.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.18 : 24,049.08 = 9,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.18/24,049.08 = 9,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.18x = 24,049.08 × 9,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.18x = 227,725,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,725,548.34/17,427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.26

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