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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.06, 24,110.61 and 9,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.06, 24,110.61 and 9,514.26 is: 13,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.06 : 24,110.61 = 9,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.06/24,110.61 = 9,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.06x = 24,110.61 × 9,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.06x = 229,394,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,394,612.30/17,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,129.23

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