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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.71, 24,075.27 and 9,895.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.71, 24,075.27 and 9,895.65 is: 13,652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.71 : 24,075.27 = 9,895.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.71/24,075.27 = 9,895.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.71x = 24,075.27 × 9,895.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.71x = 238,240,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,240,445.58/17,449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.97

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