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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.97, 24,097.65 and 9,908.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.97, 24,097.65 and 9,908.61 is: 13,673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.97 : 24,097.65 = 9,908.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.97/24,097.65 = 9,908.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.97x = 24,097.65 × 9,908.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.97x = 238,774,215.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,774,215.77/17,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.17

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