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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.61, 24,033.65 and 9,862.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.61, 24,033.65 and 9,862.26 is: 13,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.61 : 24,033.65 = 9,862.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.61/24,033.65 = 9,862.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.61x = 24,033.65 × 9,862.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.61x = 237,026,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,026,055.74/17,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.76

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