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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.89, 24,106.95 and 9,511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.89, 24,106.95 and 9,511.11 is: 13,125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.89 : 24,106.95 = 9,511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.89/24,106.95 = 9,511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.89x = 24,106.95 × 9,511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.89x = 229,283,853.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,283,853.21/17,468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.27

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