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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.05, 24,010.86 and 9,846.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.05, 24,010.86 and 9,846.19 is: 13,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.05 : 24,010.86 = 9,846.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.05/24,010.86 = 9,846.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.05x = 24,010.86 × 9,846.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.05x = 236,415,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,415,556.56/17,400.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.06

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