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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.51, 24,008.73 and 9,843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.51, 24,008.73 and 9,843.90 is: 13,584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.51 : 24,008.73 = 9,843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.51/24,008.73 = 9,843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.51x = 24,008.73 × 9,843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.51x = 236,339,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,339,537.25/17,397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.68

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