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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.66, 24,087.47 and 9,902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.66, 24,087.47 and 9,902.25 is: 13,662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.66 : 24,087.47 = 9,902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.66/24,087.47 = 9,902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.66x = 24,087.47 × 9,902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.66x = 238,520,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,520,149.81/17,457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.78

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