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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.49, 24,032.88 and 9,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.49, 24,032.88 and 9,863.28 is: 13,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.49 : 24,032.88 = 9,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.49/24,032.88 = 9,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.49x = 24,032.88 × 9,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.49x = 237,043,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,043,024.65/17,416.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.27

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