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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.97, 24,083.27 and 9,896.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.97, 24,083.27 and 9,896.88 is: 13,656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.97 : 24,083.27 = 9,896.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.97/24,083.27 = 9,896.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.97x = 24,083.27 × 9,896.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.97x = 238,349,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,349,366.81/17,452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.67

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