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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.79, 24,105.63 and 9,510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.79, 24,105.63 and 9,510.01 is: 13,123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.79 : 24,105.63 = 9,510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.79/24,105.63 = 9,510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.79x = 24,105.63 × 9,510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.79x = 229,244,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,244,757.75/17,467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.86

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