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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.08, 24,053.82 and 9,472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.08, 24,053.82 and 9,472.28 is: 13,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.08 : 24,053.82 = 9,472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.08/24,053.82 = 9,472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.08x = 24,053.82 × 9,472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.08x = 227,844,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,844,518.11/17,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.91

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