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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.74, 24,021.27 and 9,852.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.74, 24,021.27 and 9,852.93 is: 13,597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.74 : 24,021.27 = 9,852.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.74/24,021.27 = 9,852.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.74x = 24,021.27 × 9,852.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.74x = 236,679,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,679,891.82/17,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.03

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