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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.48, 24,098.76 and 9,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.48, 24,098.76 and 9,910.08 is: 13,675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.48 : 24,098.76 = 9,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.48/24,098.76 = 9,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.48x = 24,098.76 × 9,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.48x = 238,820,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,820,639.50/17,463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.43

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