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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.06, 24,053.64 and 9,472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.06, 24,053.64 and 9,472.29 is: 13,071.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.06 : 24,053.64 = 9,472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.06/24,053.64 = 9,472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.06x = 24,053.64 × 9,472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.06x = 227,842,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,842,993.50/17,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.84

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