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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.70, 24,102.54 and 9,507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.70, 24,102.54 and 9,507.90 is: 13,120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.70 : 24,102.54 = 9,507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.70/24,102.54 = 9,507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.70x = 24,102.54 × 9,507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.70x = 229,164,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,164,492.53/17,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.83

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