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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.54, 24,061.52 and 9,478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.54, 24,061.52 and 9,478.30 is: 13,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.54 : 24,061.52 = 9,478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.54/24,061.52 = 9,478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.54x = 24,061.52 × 9,478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.54x = 228,062,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,062,305.02/17,435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,080.31

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