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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.76, 24,056.34 and 9,878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.76, 24,056.34 and 9,878.88 is: 13,632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.76 : 24,056.34 = 9,878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.76/24,056.34 = 9,878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.76x = 24,056.34 × 9,878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.76x = 237,649,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,649,696.10/17,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.36

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