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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.31, 24,015.29 and 9,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.31, 24,015.29 and 9,848.66 is: 13,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.31 : 24,015.29 = 9,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.31/24,015.29 = 9,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.31x = 24,015.29 × 9,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.31x = 236,518,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,518,256.69/17,402.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.20

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