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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.36, 24,030.92 and 9,858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.36, 24,030.92 and 9,858.16 is: 13,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.36 : 24,030.92 = 9,858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.36/24,030.92 = 9,858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.36x = 24,030.92 × 9,858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.36x = 236,900,654.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,900,654.31/17,413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.53

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