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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.44, 24,053.94 and 9,878.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.44, 24,053.94 and 9,878.21 is: 13,631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.44 : 24,053.94 = 9,878.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.44/24,053.94 = 9,878.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.44x = 24,053.94 × 9,878.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.44x = 237,609,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,609,870.65/17,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.89

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