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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.08, 24,016.36 and 9,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.08, 24,016.36 and 9,849.68 is: 13,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.08 : 24,016.36 = 9,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.08/24,016.36 = 9,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.08x = 24,016.36 × 9,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.08x = 236,553,460.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,553,460.76/17,403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.62

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