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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.44, 24,083.41 and 9,898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.44, 24,083.41 and 9,898.28 is: 13,659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.44 : 24,083.41 = 9,898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.44/24,083.41 = 9,898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.44x = 24,083.41 × 9,898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.44x = 238,384,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,384,363.03/17,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.86

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