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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.61, 24,040.66 and 9,866.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.61, 24,040.66 and 9,866.25 is: 13,616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.61 : 24,040.66 = 9,866.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.61/24,040.66 = 9,866.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.61x = 24,040.66 × 9,866.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.61x = 237,191,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,191,161.73/17,419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.33

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