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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.01, 24,044.36 and 9,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.01, 24,044.36 and 9,869.55 is: 13,620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.01 : 24,044.36 = 9,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.01/24,044.36 = 9,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.01x = 24,044.36 × 9,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.01x = 237,306,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,306,963.89/17,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.32

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