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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.85, 24,011.60 and 9,845.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.85, 24,011.60 and 9,845.18 is: 13,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.85 : 24,011.60 = 9,845.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.85/24,011.60 = 9,845.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.85x = 24,011.60 × 9,845.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.85x = 236,398,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,398,524.09/17,398.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.02

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