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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.07, 24,010.83 and 9,845.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.07, 24,010.83 and 9,845.69 is: 13,587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.07 : 24,010.83 = 9,845.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.07/24,010.83 = 9,845.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.07x = 24,010.83 × 9,845.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.07x = 236,403,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,403,068.77/17,399.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.11

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