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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.04, 24,051.54 and 9,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.04, 24,051.54 and 9,875.80 is: 13,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.04 : 24,051.54 = 9,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.04/24,051.54 = 9,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.04x = 24,051.54 × 9,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.04x = 237,528,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,528,198.73/17,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.52

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