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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.99, 24,104.48 and 9,914.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.99, 24,104.48 and 9,914.61 is: 13,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.99 : 24,104.48 = 9,914.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.99/24,104.48 = 9,914.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.99x = 24,104.48 × 9,914.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.99x = 238,986,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,986,518.45/17,469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.83

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