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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.92, 24,050.88 and 9,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.92, 24,050.88 and 9,874.56 is: 13,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.92 : 24,050.88 = 9,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.92/24,050.88 = 9,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.92x = 24,050.88 × 9,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.92x = 237,491,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,491,857.61/17,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.66

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