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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.18, 24,102.36 and 9,507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.18, 24,102.36 and 9,507.47 is: 13,120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.18 : 24,102.36 = 9,507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.18/24,102.36 = 9,507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.18x = 24,102.36 × 9,507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.18x = 229,152,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,152,344.12/17,465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.53

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