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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.80, 24,101.83 and 9,507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.80, 24,101.83 and 9,507.55 is: 13,119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.80 : 24,101.83 = 9,507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.80/24,101.83 = 9,507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.80x = 24,101.83 × 9,507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.80x = 229,149,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,149,353.82/17,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.89

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