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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.67, 24,091.60 and 9,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.67, 24,091.60 and 9,905.26 is: 13,666.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.67 : 24,091.60 = 9,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.67/24,091.60 = 9,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.67x = 24,091.60 × 9,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.67x = 238,633,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,633,561.82/17,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.92

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