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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.07, 24,101.06 and 9,911.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.07, 24,101.06 and 9,911.24 is: 13,677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.07 : 24,101.06 = 9,911.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.07/24,101.06 = 9,911.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.07x = 24,101.06 × 9,911.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.07x = 238,871,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,871,389.91/17,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.09

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