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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.64, 24,061.02 and 9,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.64, 24,061.02 and 9,478.08 is: 13,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.64 : 24,061.02 = 9,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.64/24,061.02 = 9,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.64x = 24,061.02 × 9,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.64x = 228,052,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,052,272.44/17,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.66

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