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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.58, 24,115.50 and 9,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.58, 24,115.50 and 9,921.24 is: 13,691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.58 : 24,115.50 = 9,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.58/24,115.50 = 9,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.58x = 24,115.50 × 9,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.58x = 239,255,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,255,663.22/17,474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.64

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