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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.97, 24,000.71 and 9,839.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.97, 24,000.71 and 9,839.99 is: 13,578.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.97 : 24,000.71 = 9,839.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.97/24,000.71 = 9,839.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.97x = 24,000.71 × 9,839.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.97x = 236,166,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,166,577.19/17,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.28

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