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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.52, 24,102.66 and 9,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.52, 24,102.66 and 9,911.70 is: 13,678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.52 : 24,102.66 = 9,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.52/24,102.66 = 9,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.52x = 24,102.66 × 9,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.52x = 238,898,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,898,335.12/17,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.28

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