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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.68, 24,001.90 and 9,838.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.68, 24,001.90 and 9,838.85 is: 13,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.68 : 24,001.90 = 9,838.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.68/24,001.90 = 9,838.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.68x = 24,001.90 × 9,838.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.68x = 236,151,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,151,118.41/17,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.62

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