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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.22, 24,052.44 and 9,876.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.22, 24,052.44 and 9,876.70 is: 13,629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.22 : 24,052.44 = 9,876.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.22/24,052.44 = 9,876.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.22x = 24,052.44 × 9,876.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.22x = 237,558,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,558,734.15/17,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.13

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