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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.06, 24,050.74 and 9,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.06, 24,050.74 and 9,874.90 is: 13,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.06 : 24,050.74 = 9,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.06/24,050.74 = 9,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.06x = 24,050.74 × 9,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.06x = 237,498,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,498,541.03/17,428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.37

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