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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.95, 24,054.36 and 9,473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.95, 24,054.36 and 9,473.38 is: 13,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.95 : 24,054.36 = 9,473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.95/24,054.36 = 9,473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.95x = 24,054.36 × 9,473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.95x = 227,876,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,876,092.94/17,430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.07

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