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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.19, 24,083.57 and 9,897.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.19, 24,083.57 and 9,897.11 is: 13,656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.19 : 24,083.57 = 9,897.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.19/24,083.57 = 9,897.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.19x = 24,083.57 × 9,897.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.19x = 238,357,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,357,621.06/17,453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.97

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