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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.32, 24,102.02 and 9,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.32, 24,102.02 and 9,507.52 is: 13,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.32 : 24,102.02 = 9,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.32/24,102.02 = 9,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.32x = 24,102.02 × 9,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.32x = 229,150,419.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,150,419.78/17,465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.31

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