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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.71, 24,053.38 and 9,472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.71, 24,053.38 and 9,472.88 is: 13,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.71 : 24,053.38 = 9,472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.71/24,053.38 = 9,472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.71x = 24,053.38 × 9,472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.71x = 227,854,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,854,818.79/17,430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.04

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