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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.61, 24,103.02 and 9,912.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.61, 24,103.02 and 9,912.27 is: 13,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.61 : 24,103.02 = 9,912.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.61/24,103.02 = 9,912.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.61x = 24,103.02 × 9,912.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.61x = 238,915,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,915,642.06/17,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.20

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