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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.48, 24,093.24 and 9,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.48, 24,093.24 and 9,905.12 is: 13,669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.48 : 24,093.24 = 9,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.48/24,093.24 = 9,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.48x = 24,093.24 × 9,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.48x = 238,646,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,646,468.86/17,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.38

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