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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.19, 24,051.97 and 9,471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.19, 24,051.97 and 9,471.44 is: 13,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.19 : 24,051.97 = 9,471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.19/24,051.97 = 9,471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.19x = 24,051.97 × 9,471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.19x = 227,806,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,806,862.71/17,429.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.42

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