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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.23, 24,042.90 and 9,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.23, 24,042.90 and 9,871.36 is: 13,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.23 : 24,042.90 = 9,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.23/24,042.90 = 9,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.23x = 24,042.90 × 9,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.23x = 237,336,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,336,121.34/17,426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.48

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