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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.61, 24,107.16 and 9,915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.61, 24,107.16 and 9,915.27 is: 13,683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.61 : 24,107.16 = 9,915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.61/24,107.16 = 9,915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.61x = 24,107.16 × 9,915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.61x = 239,029,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,029,000.33/17,468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.34

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