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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,470.92, 24,110.10 and 9,916.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,470.92, 24,110.10 and 9,916.68 is: 13,685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,470.92 : 24,110.10 = 9,916.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,470.92/24,110.10 = 9,916.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,470.92x = 24,110.10 × 9,916.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,470.92x = 239,092,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,092,146.47/17,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.15

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