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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.46, 24,076.98 and 9,894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.46, 24,076.98 and 9,894.48 is: 13,654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.46 : 24,076.98 = 9,894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.46/24,076.98 = 9,894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.46x = 24,076.98 × 9,894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.46x = 238,229,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,229,197.07/17,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.09

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