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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.45, 24,102.50 and 9,507.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.45, 24,102.50 and 9,507.65 is: 13,120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.45 : 24,102.50 = 9,507.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.45/24,102.50 = 9,507.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.45x = 24,102.50 × 9,507.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.45x = 229,157,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,157,966.07/17,465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.65

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