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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.91, 24,017.13 and 9,851.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.91, 24,017.13 and 9,851.67 is: 13,595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.91 : 24,017.13 = 9,851.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.91/24,017.13 = 9,851.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.91x = 24,017.13 × 9,851.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.91x = 236,608,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,608,779.06/17,403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.15

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