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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.94, 24,003.45 and 9,840.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.94, 24,003.45 and 9,840.15 is: 13,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.94 : 24,003.45 = 9,840.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.94/24,003.45 = 9,840.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.94x = 24,003.45 × 9,840.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.94x = 236,197,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,197,548.52/17,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.30

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