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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.95, 24,114.58 and 9,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.95, 24,114.58 and 9,517.12 is: 13,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.95 : 24,114.58 = 9,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.95/24,114.58 = 9,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.95x = 24,114.58 × 9,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.95x = 229,501,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,501,351.61/17,474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.16

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