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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.45, 24,001.58 and 9,838.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.45, 24,001.58 and 9,838.61 is: 13,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.45 : 24,001.58 = 9,838.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.45/24,001.58 = 9,838.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.45x = 24,001.58 × 9,838.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.45x = 236,142,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,142,185.00/17,392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.28

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