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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.48, 24,006.90 and 9,844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.48, 24,006.90 and 9,844.50 is: 13,584.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.48 : 24,006.90 = 9,844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.48/24,006.90 = 9,844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.48x = 24,006.90 × 9,844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.48x = 236,335,927.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,335,927.05/17,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.49

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