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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,401.13, 24,013.22 and 9,847.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,401.13, 24,013.22 and 9,847.33 is: 13,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,401.13 : 24,013.22 = 9,847.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,401.13/24,013.22 = 9,847.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,401.13x = 24,013.22 × 9,847.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,401.13x = 236,466,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,466,066.29/17,401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.12

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