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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.14, 24,101.99 and 9,507.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.14, 24,101.99 and 9,507.43 is: 13,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.14 : 24,101.99 = 9,507.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.14/24,101.99 = 9,507.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.14x = 24,101.99 × 9,507.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.14x = 229,147,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,147,982.79/17,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.31

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