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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.68, 24,104.68 and 9,913.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.68, 24,104.68 and 9,913.87 is: 13,680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.68 : 24,104.68 = 9,913.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.68/24,104.68 = 9,913.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.68x = 24,104.68 × 9,913.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.68x = 238,970,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,970,740.06/17,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.74

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