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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.77, 24,003.39 and 9,839.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.77, 24,003.39 and 9,839.93 is: 13,579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.77 : 24,003.39 = 9,839.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.77/24,003.39 = 9,839.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.77x = 24,003.39 × 9,839.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.77x = 236,191,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,191,677.36/17,393.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.10

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