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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,401.08, 24,013.60 and 9,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,401.08, 24,013.60 and 9,847.68 is: 13,589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,401.08 : 24,013.60 = 9,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,401.08/24,013.60 = 9,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,401.08x = 24,013.60 × 9,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,401.08x = 236,478,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,478,248.45/17,401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.86

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