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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.48, 24,106.04 and 9,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.48, 24,106.04 and 9,913.44 is: 13,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.48 : 24,106.04 = 9,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.48/24,106.04 = 9,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.48x = 24,106.04 × 9,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.48x = 238,973,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,973,781.18/17,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.50

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