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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.66, 24,052.53 and 9,772.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.66, 24,052.53 and 9,772.43 is: 13,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.66 : 24,052.53 = 9,772.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.66/24,052.53 = 9,772.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.66x = 24,052.53 × 9,772.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.66x = 235,051,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,051,581.19/17,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.72

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