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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.85, 24,007.46 and 9,842.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.85, 24,007.46 and 9,842.18 is: 13,582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.85 : 24,007.46 = 9,842.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.85/24,007.46 = 9,842.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.85x = 24,007.46 × 9,842.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.85x = 236,285,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,285,742.66/17,395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.88

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