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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.07, 24,012.21 and 9,846.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.07, 24,012.21 and 9,846.69 is: 13,588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.07 : 24,012.21 = 9,846.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.07/24,012.21 = 9,846.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.07x = 24,012.21 × 9,846.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.07x = 236,440,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,440,788.08/17,400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.50

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