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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.79, 24,108.83 and 9,512.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.79, 24,108.83 and 9,512.35 is: 13,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.79 : 24,108.83 = 9,512.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.79/24,108.83 = 9,512.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.79x = 24,108.83 × 9,512.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.79x = 229,331,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,331,581.49/17,469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.32

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