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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.30, 24,105.28 and 9,510.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.30, 24,105.28 and 9,510.05 is: 13,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.30 : 24,105.28 = 9,510.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.30/24,105.28 = 9,510.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.30x = 24,105.28 × 9,510.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.30x = 229,242,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,242,418.06/17,468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.34

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