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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.73, 24,104.25 and 9,914.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.73, 24,104.25 and 9,914.21 is: 13,680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.73 : 24,104.25 = 9,914.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.73/24,104.25 = 9,914.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.73x = 24,104.25 × 9,914.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.73x = 238,974,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,974,558.33/17,467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.92

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