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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.81, 24,095.34 and 9,906.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.81, 24,095.34 and 9,906.75 is: 13,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.81 : 24,095.34 = 9,906.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.81/24,095.34 = 9,906.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.81x = 24,095.34 × 9,906.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.81x = 238,706,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,706,509.55/17,460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.99

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