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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.63, 24,044.90 and 9,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.63, 24,044.90 and 9,872.30 is: 13,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.63 : 24,044.90 = 9,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.63/24,044.90 = 9,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.63x = 24,044.90 × 9,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.63x = 237,378,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,378,296.68/17,426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.59

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