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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.19, 24,053.20 and 9,876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.19, 24,053.20 and 9,876.33 is: 13,629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.19 : 24,053.20 = 9,876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.19/24,053.20 = 9,876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.19x = 24,053.20 × 9,876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.19x = 237,557,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,557,316.07/17,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.07

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