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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.93, 24,123.77 and 9,523.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.93, 24,123.77 and 9,523.22 is: 13,142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.93 : 24,123.77 = 9,523.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.93/24,123.77 = 9,523.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.93x = 24,123.77 × 9,523.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.93x = 229,735,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,735,800.70/17,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.08

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