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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.93, 24,018.60 and 9,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.93, 24,018.60 and 9,854.51 is: 13,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.93 : 24,018.60 = 9,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.93/24,018.60 = 9,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.93x = 24,018.60 × 9,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.93x = 236,691,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,691,533.89/17,408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.98

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