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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.52, 24,093.02 and 9,904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.52, 24,093.02 and 9,904.68 is: 13,668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.52 : 24,093.02 = 9,904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.52/24,093.02 = 9,904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.52x = 24,093.02 × 9,904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.52x = 238,633,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,633,653.33/17,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.61

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