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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.15, 24,033.45 and 9,861.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.15, 24,033.45 and 9,861.36 is: 13,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.15 : 24,033.45 = 9,861.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.15/24,033.45 = 9,861.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.15x = 24,033.45 × 9,861.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.15x = 237,002,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,002,502.49/17,415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.98

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