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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.32, 24,004.07 and 9,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.32, 24,004.07 and 9,841.26 is: 13,580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.32 : 24,004.07 = 9,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.32/24,004.07 = 9,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.32x = 24,004.07 × 9,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.32x = 236,230,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,230,293.93/17,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.11

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