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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.86, 24,053.67 and 9,473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.86, 24,053.67 and 9,473.07 is: 13,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.86 : 24,053.67 = 9,473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.86/24,053.67 = 9,473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.86x = 24,053.67 × 9,473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.86x = 227,862,099.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,862,099.67/17,430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.34

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