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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.22, 24,059.94 and 9,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.22, 24,059.94 and 9,477.28 is: 13,078.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.22 : 24,059.94 = 9,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.22/24,059.94 = 9,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.22x = 24,059.94 × 9,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.22x = 228,022,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,022,788.16/17,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,078.29

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