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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.38, 24,005.61 and 9,841.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.38, 24,005.61 and 9,841.55 is: 13,581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.38 : 24,005.61 = 9,841.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.38/24,005.61 = 9,841.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.38x = 24,005.61 × 9,841.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.38x = 236,252,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,252,291.07/17,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.32

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