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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.30, 24,006.89 and 9,842.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.30, 24,006.89 and 9,842.47 is: 13,582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.30 : 24,006.89 = 9,842.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.30/24,006.89 = 9,842.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.30x = 24,006.89 × 9,842.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.30x = 236,287,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,287,094.62/17,396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.61

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