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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.58, 24,104.46 and 9,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.58, 24,104.46 and 9,913.26 is: 13,680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.58 : 24,104.46 = 9,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.58/24,104.46 = 9,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.58x = 24,104.46 × 9,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.58x = 238,953,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,953,779.14/17,466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.63

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