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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.03, 24,100.91 and 9,506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.03, 24,100.91 and 9,506.79 is: 13,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.03 : 24,100.91 = 9,506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.03/24,100.91 = 9,506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.03x = 24,100.91 × 9,506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.03x = 229,122,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,122,122.14/17,464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.66

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