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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.98, 24,101.34 and 9,507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.98, 24,101.34 and 9,507.36 is: 13,119.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.98 : 24,101.34 = 9,507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.98/24,101.34 = 9,507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.98x = 24,101.34 × 9,507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.98x = 229,140,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,140,115.86/17,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.98

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