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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.83, 24,054.90 and 9,473.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.83, 24,054.90 and 9,473.57 is: 13,073.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.83 : 24,054.90 = 9,473.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.83/24,054.90 = 9,473.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.83x = 24,054.90 × 9,473.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.83x = 227,885,672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,885,672.39/17,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.71

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