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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.83, 24,011.55 and 9,845.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.83, 24,011.55 and 9,845.22 is: 13,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.83 : 24,011.55 = 9,845.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.83/24,011.55 = 9,845.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.83x = 24,011.55 × 9,845.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.83x = 236,398,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,398,992.29/17,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.06

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