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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.72, 24,101.85 and 9,912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.72, 24,101.85 and 9,912.75 is: 13,679.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.72 : 24,101.85 = 9,912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.72/24,101.85 = 9,912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.72x = 24,101.85 × 9,912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.72x = 238,915,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,915,624.28/17,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.11

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