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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.44, 24,030.36 and 9,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.44, 24,030.36 and 9,859.56 is: 13,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.44 : 24,030.36 = 9,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.44/24,030.36 = 9,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.44x = 24,030.36 × 9,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.44x = 236,928,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,928,776.24/17,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.09

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