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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.92, 24,013.80 and 9,849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.92, 24,013.80 and 9,849.64 is: 13,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.92 : 24,013.80 = 9,849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.92/24,013.80 = 9,849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.92x = 24,013.80 × 9,849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.92x = 236,527,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,527,285.03/17,402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.24

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