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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.76, 24,093.63 and 9,905.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.76, 24,093.63 and 9,905.41 is: 13,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.76 : 24,093.63 = 9,905.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.76/24,093.63 = 9,905.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.76x = 24,093.63 × 9,905.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.76x = 238,657,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,657,178.13/17,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.77

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