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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.21, 24,097.10 and 9,504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.21, 24,097.10 and 9,504.26 is: 13,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.21 : 24,097.10 = 9,504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.21/24,097.10 = 9,504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.21x = 24,097.10 × 9,504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.21x = 229,025,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,025,093.78/17,462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.47

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