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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.61, 24,010.02 and 9,845.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.61, 24,010.02 and 9,845.55 is: 13,586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.61 : 24,010.02 = 9,845.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.61/24,010.02 = 9,845.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.61x = 24,010.02 × 9,845.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.61x = 236,391,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,391,852.41/17,399.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,586.04

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