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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.79, 24,054.47 and 9,473.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.79, 24,054.47 and 9,473.00 is: 13,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.79 : 24,054.47 = 9,473.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.79/24,054.47 = 9,473.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.79x = 24,054.47 × 9,473.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.79x = 227,867,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,867,826.67/17,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.72

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