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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.37, 24,102.21 and 9,507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.37, 24,102.21 and 9,507.59 is: 13,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.37 : 24,102.21 = 9,507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.37/24,102.21 = 9,507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.37x = 24,102.21 × 9,507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.37x = 229,154,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,154,018.39/17,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.48

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