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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.63, 24,049.04 and 9,875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.63, 24,049.04 and 9,875.30 is: 13,625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.63 : 24,049.04 = 9,875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.63/24,049.04 = 9,875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.63x = 24,049.04 × 9,875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.63x = 237,491,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,491,315.09/17,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.73

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