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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.44, 24,053.36 and 9,472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.44, 24,053.36 and 9,472.48 is: 13,071.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.44 : 24,053.36 = 9,472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.44/24,053.36 = 9,472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.44x = 24,053.36 × 9,472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.44x = 227,844,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,844,971.53/17,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.67

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