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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.07, 24,000.86 and 9,838.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.07, 24,000.86 and 9,838.28 is: 13,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.07 : 24,000.86 = 9,838.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.07/24,000.86 = 9,838.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.07x = 24,000.86 × 9,838.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.07x = 236,127,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,127,180.92/17,392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.72

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