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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.44, 24,012.72 and 9,848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.44, 24,012.72 and 9,848.16 is: 13,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.44 : 24,012.72 = 9,848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.44/24,012.72 = 9,848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.44x = 24,012.72 × 9,848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.44x = 236,481,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,481,108.60/17,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.09

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