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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.93, 24,015.84 and 9,852.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.93, 24,015.84 and 9,852.51 is: 13,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.93 : 24,015.84 = 9,852.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.93/24,015.84 = 9,852.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.93x = 24,015.84 × 9,852.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.93x = 236,616,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,616,303.76/17,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.22

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