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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.22, 24,097.91 and 9,909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.22, 24,097.91 and 9,909.84 is: 13,673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.22 : 24,097.91 = 9,909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.22/24,097.91 = 9,909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.22x = 24,097.91 × 9,909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.22x = 238,806,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,806,473.25/17,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.26

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