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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.63, 24,097.79 and 9,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.63, 24,097.79 and 9,504.68 is: 13,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.63 : 24,097.79 = 9,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.63/24,097.79 = 9,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.63x = 24,097.79 × 9,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.63x = 229,041,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,041,685.93/17,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.10

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