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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.23, 24,005.22 and 9,840.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.23, 24,005.22 and 9,840.56 is: 13,580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.23 : 24,005.22 = 9,840.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.23/24,005.22 = 9,840.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.23x = 24,005.22 × 9,840.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.23x = 236,224,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,224,807.72/17,394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.64

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