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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.10, 24,031.57 and 9,860.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.10, 24,031.57 and 9,860.76 is: 13,608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.10 : 24,031.57 = 9,860.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.10/24,031.57 = 9,860.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.10x = 24,031.57 × 9,860.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.10x = 236,969,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,969,544.19/17,413.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.69

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