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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.88, 24,098.76 and 9,505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.88, 24,098.76 and 9,505.16 is: 13,117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.88 : 24,098.76 = 9,505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.88/24,098.76 = 9,505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.88x = 24,098.76 × 9,505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.88x = 229,062,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,062,449.11/17,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.11

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