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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.66, 24,054.46 and 9,472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.66, 24,054.46 and 9,472.88 is: 13,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.66 : 24,054.46 = 9,472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.66/24,054.46 = 9,472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.66x = 24,054.46 × 9,472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.66x = 227,865,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,865,013.04/17,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.66

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