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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.35, 24,006.78 and 9,841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.35, 24,006.78 and 9,841.68 is: 13,582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.35 : 24,006.78 = 9,841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.35/24,006.78 = 9,841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.35x = 24,006.78 × 9,841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.35x = 236,266,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,266,997.38/17,395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.19

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