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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.85, 24,049.77 and 9,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.85, 24,049.77 and 9,469.90 is: 13,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.85 : 24,049.77 = 9,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.85/24,049.77 = 9,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.85x = 24,049.77 × 9,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.85x = 227,748,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,748,916.92/17,427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.10

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