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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.92, 24,104.97 and 9,510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.92, 24,104.97 and 9,510.17 is: 13,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.92 : 24,104.97 = 9,510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.92/24,104.97 = 9,510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.92x = 24,104.97 × 9,510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.92x = 229,242,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,242,362.54/17,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.62

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