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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.22, 24,123.96 and 9,523.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.22, 24,123.96 and 9,523.42 is: 13,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.22 : 24,123.96 = 9,523.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.22/24,123.96 = 9,523.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.22x = 24,123.96 × 9,523.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.22x = 229,742,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,742,603.14/17,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.25

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