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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,401.11, 24,012.09 and 9,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,401.11, 24,012.09 and 9,847.05 is: 13,588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,401.11 : 24,012.09 = 9,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,401.11/24,012.09 = 9,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,401.11x = 24,012.09 × 9,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,401.11x = 236,448,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,448,250.83/17,401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.11

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