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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.74, 24,011.44 and 9,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.74, 24,011.44 and 9,849.32 is: 13,588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.74 : 24,011.44 = 9,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.74/24,011.44 = 9,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.74x = 24,011.44 × 9,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.74x = 236,496,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,496,211.54/17,403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.82

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