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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.68, 24,026.28 and 9,856.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.68, 24,026.28 and 9,856.95 is: 13,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.68 : 24,026.28 = 9,856.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.68/24,026.28 = 9,856.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.68x = 24,026.28 × 9,856.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.68x = 236,825,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,825,840.65/17,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,602.33

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