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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.37, 24,071.93 and 9,893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.37, 24,071.93 and 9,893.10 is: 13,649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.37 : 24,071.93 = 9,893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.37/24,071.93 = 9,893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.37x = 24,071.93 × 9,893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.37x = 238,146,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,146,144.24/17,447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.40

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