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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.16, 24,014.97 and 9,848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.16, 24,014.97 and 9,848.35 is: 13,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.16 : 24,014.97 = 9,848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.16/24,014.97 = 9,848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.16x = 24,014.97 × 9,848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.16x = 236,507,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,507,859.82/17,402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.72

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