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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.72, 24,005.92 and 9,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.72, 24,005.92 and 9,841.08 is: 13,581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.72 : 24,005.92 = 9,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.72/24,005.92 = 9,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.72x = 24,005.92 × 9,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.72x = 236,244,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,244,179.19/17,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.37

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