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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.65, 24,050.25 and 9,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.65, 24,050.25 and 9,469.94 is: 13,068.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.65 : 24,050.25 = 9,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.65/24,050.25 = 9,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.65x = 24,050.25 × 9,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.65x = 227,754,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,754,304.23/17,427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.56

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