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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.43, 24,013.77 and 9,851.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.43, 24,013.77 and 9,851.01 is: 13,591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.43 : 24,013.77 = 9,851.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.43/24,013.77 = 9,851.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.43x = 24,013.77 × 9,851.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.43x = 236,559,888.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,559,888.41/17,405.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.15

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