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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.38, 24,105.42 and 9,914.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.38, 24,105.42 and 9,914.75 is: 13,683.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.38 : 24,105.42 = 9,914.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.38/24,105.42 = 9,914.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.38x = 24,105.42 × 9,914.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.38x = 238,999,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,999,092.42/17,466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.38

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