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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.05, 24,020.87 and 9,852.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.05, 24,020.87 and 9,852.21 is: 13,596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.05 : 24,020.87 = 9,852.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.05/24,020.87 = 9,852.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.05x = 24,020.87 × 9,852.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.05x = 236,658,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,658,606.36/17,406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.35

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