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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.88, 24,033.56 and 9,863.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.88, 24,033.56 and 9,863.64 is: 13,611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.88 : 24,033.56 = 9,863.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.88/24,033.56 = 9,863.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.88x = 24,033.56 × 9,863.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.88x = 237,058,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,058,383.76/17,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.62

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