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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.79, 24,106.13 and 9,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.79, 24,106.13 and 9,511 is: 13,124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.79 : 24,106.13 = 9,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.79/24,106.13 = 9,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.79x = 24,106.13 × 9,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.79x = 229,273,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,273,402.43/17,468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.74

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