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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.89, 24,107.39 and 9,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.89, 24,107.39 and 9,511.24 is: 13,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.89 : 24,107.39 = 9,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.89/24,107.39 = 9,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.89x = 24,107.39 × 9,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.89x = 229,291,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,291,172.06/17,468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.69

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