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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.78, 24,071.88 and 9,890.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.78, 24,071.88 and 9,890.80 is: 13,649.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.78 : 24,071.88 = 9,890.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.78/24,071.88 = 9,890.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.78x = 24,071.88 × 9,890.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.78x = 238,090,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,090,150.70/17,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.00

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