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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.62, 24,083.35 and 9,899.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.62, 24,083.35 and 9,899.36 is: 13,663.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.62 : 24,083.35 = 9,899.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.62/24,083.35 = 9,899.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.62x = 24,083.35 × 9,899.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.62x = 238,409,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,409,860.11/17,448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.54

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