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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,420.09, 24,039.46 and 9,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,420.09, 24,039.46 and 9,763.25 is: 13,473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,420.09 : 24,039.46 = 9,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,420.09/24,039.46 = 9,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,420.09x = 24,039.46 × 9,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,420.09x = 234,703,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,703,257.85/17,420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.14

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