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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.63, 24,050.41 and 9,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.63, 24,050.41 and 9,876.30 is: 13,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.63 : 24,050.41 = 9,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.63/24,050.41 = 9,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.63x = 24,050.41 × 9,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.63x = 237,529,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,529,064.28/17,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.11

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