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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.98, 24,093.32 and 9,501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.98, 24,093.32 and 9,501.26 is: 13,111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.98 : 24,093.32 = 9,501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.98/24,093.32 = 9,501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.98x = 24,093.32 × 9,501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.98x = 228,916,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,916,897.58/17,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.70

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