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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.21, 24,106.98 and 9,707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.21, 24,106.98 and 9,707.99 is: 13,396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.21 : 24,106.98 = 9,707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.21/24,106.98 = 9,707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.21x = 24,106.98 × 9,707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.21x = 234,030,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,030,317.63/17,469.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.73

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