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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.96, 24,050.10 and 9,469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.96, 24,050.10 and 9,469.92 is: 13,068.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.96 : 24,050.10 = 9,469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.96/24,050.10 = 9,469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.96x = 24,050.10 × 9,469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.96x = 227,752,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,752,522.99/17,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.23

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