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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.33, 24,049.97 and 9,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.33, 24,049.97 and 9,469.68 is: 13,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.33 : 24,049.97 = 9,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.33/24,049.97 = 9,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.33x = 24,049.97 × 9,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.33x = 227,745,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,745,472.56/17,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.29

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