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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.61, 24,008.50 and 9,842.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.61, 24,008.50 and 9,842.93 is: 13,583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.61 : 24,008.50 = 9,842.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.61/24,008.50 = 9,842.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.61x = 24,008.50 × 9,842.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.61x = 236,313,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,313,984.91/17,396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.91

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