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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.07, 24,012.99 and 9,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.07, 24,012.99 and 9,848.25 is: 13,591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.07 : 24,012.99 = 9,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.07/24,012.99 = 9,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.07x = 24,012.99 × 9,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.07x = 236,485,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,485,928.77/17,399.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.87

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