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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.45, 24,053.04 and 9,472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.45, 24,053.04 and 9,472.62 is: 13,071.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.45 : 24,053.04 = 9,472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.45/24,053.04 = 9,472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.45x = 24,053.04 × 9,472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.45x = 227,845,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,845,307.76/17,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.68

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