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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.88, 24,017.58 and 9,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.88, 24,017.58 and 9,952.44 is: 13,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.88 : 24,017.58 = 9,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.88/24,017.58 = 9,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.88x = 24,017.58 × 9,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.88x = 239,033,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,033,523.90/17,405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.92

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