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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.11, 24,034.34 and 9,862.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.11, 24,034.34 and 9,862.76 is: 13,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.11 : 24,034.34 = 9,862.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.11/24,034.34 = 9,862.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.11x = 24,034.34 × 9,862.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.11x = 237,044,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,044,877.86/17,415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.45

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