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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.95, 24,002.27 and 9,839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.95, 24,002.27 and 9,839.12 is: 13,577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.95 : 24,002.27 = 9,839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.95/24,002.27 = 9,839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.95x = 24,002.27 × 9,839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.95x = 236,161,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,161,045.60/17,392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.98

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