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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.98, 24,027.14 and 9,857.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.98, 24,027.14 and 9,857.18 is: 13,602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.98 : 24,027.14 = 9,857.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.98/24,027.14 = 9,857.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.98x = 24,027.14 × 9,857.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.98x = 236,839,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,839,843.87/17,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,602.90

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