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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.22, 24,002.43 and 9,841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.22, 24,002.43 and 9,841.24 is: 13,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.22 : 24,002.43 = 9,841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.22/24,002.43 = 9,841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.22x = 24,002.43 × 9,841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.22x = 236,213,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,213,554.20/17,394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.01

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