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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.55, 24,095.79 and 9,906.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.55, 24,095.79 and 9,906.31 is: 13,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.55 : 24,095.79 = 9,906.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.55/24,095.79 = 9,906.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.55x = 24,095.79 × 9,906.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.55x = 238,700,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,700,195.42/17,460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.83

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