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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.18, 24,051.63 and 9,471.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.18, 24,051.63 and 9,471.23 is: 13,069.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.18 : 24,051.63 = 9,471.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.18/24,051.63 = 9,471.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.18x = 24,051.63 × 9,471.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.18x = 227,798,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,798,579.73/17,429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.95

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