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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.67, 24,088.85 and 9,903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.67, 24,088.85 and 9,903.26 is: 13,664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.67 : 24,088.85 = 9,903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.67/24,088.85 = 9,903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.67x = 24,088.85 × 9,903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.67x = 238,557,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,557,974.69/17,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.16

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