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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.16, 24,053.60 and 9,472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.16, 24,053.60 and 9,472.37 is: 13,071.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.16 : 24,053.60 = 9,472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.16/24,053.60 = 9,472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.16x = 24,053.60 × 9,472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.16x = 227,844,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,844,599.03/17,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.86

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