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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.14, 24,011.85 and 9,846.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.14, 24,011.85 and 9,846.33 is: 13,587.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.14 : 24,011.85 = 9,846.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.14/24,011.85 = 9,846.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.14x = 24,011.85 × 9,846.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.14x = 236,428,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,428,429.72/17,400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.74

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