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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.73, 24,054.39 and 9,472.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.73, 24,054.39 and 9,472.95 is: 13,072.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.73 : 24,054.39 = 9,472.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.73/24,054.39 = 9,472.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.73x = 24,054.39 × 9,472.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.73x = 227,866,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,866,117.57/17,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.67

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