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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.64, 24,053.30 and 9,472.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.64, 24,053.30 and 9,472.81 is: 13,071.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.64 : 24,053.30 = 9,472.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.64/24,053.30 = 9,472.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.64x = 24,053.30 × 9,472.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.64x = 227,852,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,852,340.77/17,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.95

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