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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.08, 24,106.39 and 9,510.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.08, 24,106.39 and 9,510.74 is: 13,125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.08 : 24,106.39 = 9,510.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.08/24,106.39 = 9,510.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.08x = 24,106.39 × 9,510.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.08x = 229,269,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,269,689.32/17,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.06

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