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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.88, 24,049.14 and 9,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.88, 24,049.14 and 9,874.56 is: 13,624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.88 : 24,049.14 = 9,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.88/24,049.14 = 9,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.88x = 24,049.14 × 9,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.88x = 237,474,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,474,675.88/17,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.57

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