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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.98, 24,041.98 and 9,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.98, 24,041.98 and 9,867.80 is: 13,616.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.98 : 24,041.98 = 9,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.98/24,041.98 = 9,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.98x = 24,041.98 × 9,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.98x = 237,241,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,241,485.68/17,422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.58

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