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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.55, 24,101.96 and 9,912.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.55, 24,101.96 and 9,912.58 is: 13,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.55 : 24,101.96 = 9,912.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.55/24,101.96 = 9,912.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.55x = 24,101.96 × 9,912.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.55x = 238,912,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,912,496.84/17,465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.07

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