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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,470.48, 24,108.05 and 9,916.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,470.48, 24,108.05 and 9,916.97 is: 13,684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,470.48 : 24,108.05 = 9,916.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,470.48/24,108.05 = 9,916.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,470.48x = 24,108.05 × 9,916.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,470.48x = 239,078,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,078,808.61/17,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.73

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