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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,456.52, 24,089.34 and 9,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,456.52, 24,089.34 and 9,903.24 is: 13,666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,456.52 : 24,089.34 = 9,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,456.52/24,089.34 = 9,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,456.52x = 24,089.34 × 9,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,456.52x = 238,562,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,562,515.46/17,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.10

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