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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.29, 24,053.77 and 9,472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.29, 24,053.77 and 9,472.50 is: 13,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.29 : 24,053.77 = 9,472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.29/24,053.77 = 9,472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.29x = 24,053.77 × 9,472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.29x = 227,849,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,849,336.33/17,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.03

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