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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.72, 24,101.36 and 9,912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.72, 24,101.36 and 9,912.34 is: 13,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.72 : 24,101.36 = 9,912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.72/24,101.36 = 9,912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.72x = 24,101.36 × 9,912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.72x = 238,900,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,900,825.22/17,467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.70

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