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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.61, 24,098.88 and 9,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.61, 24,098.88 and 9,909.26 is: 13,675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.61 : 24,098.88 = 9,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.61/24,098.88 = 9,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.61x = 24,098.88 × 9,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.61x = 238,801,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,801,947.13/17,462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.04

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