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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.55, 24,102.46 and 9,507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.55, 24,102.46 and 9,507.83 is: 13,120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.55 : 24,102.46 = 9,507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.55/24,102.46 = 9,507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.55x = 24,102.46 × 9,507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.55x = 229,162,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,162,128.75/17,465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.81

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