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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.03, 24,060.19 and 9,477.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.03, 24,060.19 and 9,477.23 is: 13,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.03 : 24,060.19 = 9,477.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.03/24,060.19 = 9,477.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.03x = 24,060.19 × 9,477.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.03x = 228,023,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,023,786.79/17,435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,078.49

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