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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.78, 24,101.92 and 9,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.78, 24,101.92 and 9,507.52 is: 13,120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.78 : 24,101.92 = 9,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.78/24,101.92 = 9,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.78x = 24,101.92 × 9,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.78x = 229,149,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,149,486.44/17,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.66

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