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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.33, 24,053.91 and 9,472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.33, 24,053.91 and 9,472.38 is: 13,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.33 : 24,053.91 = 9,472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.33/24,053.91 = 9,472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.33x = 24,053.91 × 9,472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.33x = 227,847,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,847,776.01/17,430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.91

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