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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.30, 24,005.51 and 9,841.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.30, 24,005.51 and 9,841.47 is: 13,581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.30 : 24,005.51 = 9,841.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.30/24,005.51 = 9,841.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.30x = 24,005.51 × 9,841.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.30x = 236,249,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,249,594.57/17,395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.23

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