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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.25, 24,053.90 and 9,472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.25, 24,053.90 and 9,472.48 is: 13,072.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.25 : 24,053.90 = 9,472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.25/24,053.90 = 9,472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.25x = 24,053.90 × 9,472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.25x = 227,849,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,849,966.40/17,430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.10

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