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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.21, 24,056.44 and 9,474.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.21, 24,056.44 and 9,474.45 is: 13,074.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.21 : 24,056.44 = 9,474.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.21/24,056.44 = 9,474.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.21x = 24,056.44 × 9,474.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.21x = 227,921,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,921,514.27/17,432.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.74

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