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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.06, 24,098.58 and 9,806.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.06, 24,098.58 and 9,806.13 is: 13,532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.06 : 24,098.58 = 9,806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.06/24,098.58 = 9,806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.06x = 24,098.58 × 9,806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.06x = 236,313,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,313,808.30/17,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.21

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