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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.65, 24,053.22 and 9,875.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.65, 24,053.22 and 9,875.79 is: 13,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.65 : 24,053.22 = 9,875.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.65/24,053.22 = 9,875.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.65x = 24,053.22 × 9,875.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.65x = 237,544,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,544,549.54/17,429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.76

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