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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.22, 24,056.63 and 9,474.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.22, 24,056.63 and 9,474.45 is: 13,074.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.22 : 24,056.63 = 9,474.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.22/24,056.63 = 9,474.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.22x = 24,056.63 × 9,474.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.22x = 227,923,338.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,923,338.10/17,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.83

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