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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.99, 24,020.24 and 9,852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.99, 24,020.24 and 9,852.18 is: 13,595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.99 : 24,020.24 = 9,852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.99/24,020.24 = 9,852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.99x = 24,020.24 × 9,852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.99x = 236,651,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,651,678.86/17,405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.99

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