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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403, 24,016.14 and 9,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403, 24,016.14 and 9,952.44 is: 13,734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403 : 24,016.14 = 9,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403/24,016.14 = 9,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403x = 24,016.14 × 9,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403x = 239,019,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,019,192.38/17,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.37

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