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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.19, 24,053.35 and 9,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.19, 24,053.35 and 9,472.44 is: 13,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.19 : 24,053.35 = 9,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.19/24,053.35 = 9,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.19x = 24,053.35 × 9,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.19x = 227,843,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,843,914.67/17,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.80

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