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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.67, 24,005.72 and 9,841.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.67, 24,005.72 and 9,841.81 is: 13,581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.67 : 24,005.72 = 9,841.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.67/24,005.72 = 9,841.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.67x = 24,005.72 × 9,841.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.67x = 236,259,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,259,735.15/17,395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.53

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