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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.82, 24,094.08 and 9,905.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.82, 24,094.08 and 9,905.94 is: 13,669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.82 : 24,094.08 = 9,905.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.82/24,094.08 = 9,905.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.82x = 24,094.08 × 9,905.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.82x = 238,674,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,674,510.84/17,459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.93

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