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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462, 24,097.04 and 9,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462, 24,097.04 and 9,504.08 is: 13,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462 : 24,097.04 = 9,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462/24,097.04 = 9,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462x = 24,097.04 × 9,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462x = 229,020,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,020,195.92/17,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.35

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