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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.48, 24,027.95 and 9,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.48, 24,027.95 and 9,858.14 is: 13,605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.48 : 24,027.95 = 9,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.48/24,027.95 = 9,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.48x = 24,027.95 × 9,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.48x = 236,870,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,870,889.62/17,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.08

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