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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.65, 24,083.08 and 9,493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.65, 24,083.08 and 9,493.70 is: 13,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.65 : 24,083.08 = 9,493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.65/24,083.08 = 9,493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.65x = 24,083.08 × 9,493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.65x = 228,637,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,637,392.45/17,451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.19

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