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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.66, 24,050.67 and 9,470.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.66, 24,050.67 and 9,470.43 is: 13,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.66 : 24,050.67 = 9,470.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.66/24,050.67 = 9,470.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.66x = 24,050.67 × 9,470.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.66x = 227,770,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,770,186.69/17,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.46

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