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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.58, 24,010.02 and 9,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.58, 24,010.02 and 9,844.74 is: 13,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.58 : 24,010.02 = 9,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.58/24,010.02 = 9,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.58x = 24,010.02 × 9,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.58x = 236,372,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,372,404.29/17,398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.73

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