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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.34, 24,101.49 and 9,507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.34, 24,101.49 and 9,507.39 is: 13,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.34 : 24,101.49 = 9,507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.34/24,101.49 = 9,507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.34x = 24,101.49 × 9,507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.34x = 229,142,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,142,265.01/17,465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.83

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