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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.85, 24,010.22 and 9,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.85, 24,010.22 and 9,844.18 is: 13,585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.85 : 24,010.22 = 9,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.85/24,010.22 = 9,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.85x = 24,010.22 × 9,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.85x = 236,360,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,360,927.52/17,397.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.64

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