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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.60, 24,101.74 and 9,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.60, 24,101.74 and 9,507.62 is: 13,120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.60 : 24,101.74 = 9,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.60/24,101.74 = 9,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.60x = 24,101.74 × 9,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.60x = 229,150,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,150,185.26/17,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.09

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