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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.79, 24,098.67 and 9,504.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.79, 24,098.67 and 9,504.99 is: 13,116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.79 : 24,098.67 = 9,504.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.79/24,098.67 = 9,504.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.79x = 24,098.67 × 9,504.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.79x = 229,057,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,057,617.36/17,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.90

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