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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.41, 24,086.79 and 9,900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.41, 24,086.79 and 9,900.60 is: 13,664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.41 : 24,086.79 = 9,900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.41/24,086.79 = 9,900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.41x = 24,086.79 × 9,900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.41x = 238,473,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,473,813.83/17,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.23

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