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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.79, 24,057.25 and 9,475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.79, 24,057.25 and 9,475.02 is: 13,075.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.79 : 24,057.25 = 9,475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.79/24,057.25 = 9,475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.79x = 24,057.25 × 9,475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.79x = 227,942,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,942,804.61/17,432.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.52

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