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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.94, 24,062.91 and 9,479.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.94, 24,062.91 and 9,479.11 is: 13,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.94 : 24,062.91 = 9,479.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.94/24,062.91 = 9,479.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.94x = 24,062.91 × 9,479.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.94x = 228,094,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,094,932.53/17,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,081.13

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