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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.35, 24,074.07 and 9,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.35, 24,074.07 and 9,892.40 is: 13,651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.35 : 24,074.07 = 9,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.35/24,074.07 = 9,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.35x = 24,074.07 × 9,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.35x = 238,150,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,150,209.70/17,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.22

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