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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.38, 24,032.07 and 9,962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.38, 24,032.07 and 9,962.94 is: 13,747.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.38 : 24,032.07 = 9,962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.38/24,032.07 = 9,962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.38x = 24,032.07 × 9,962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.38x = 239,430,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,430,071.49/17,416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.41

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