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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.61, 24,007.12 and 9,841.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.61, 24,007.12 and 9,841.93 is: 13,582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.61 : 24,007.12 = 9,841.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.61/24,007.12 = 9,841.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.61x = 24,007.12 × 9,841.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.61x = 236,276,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,276,309.92/17,395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.53

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