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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.32, 24,098.58 and 9,808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.32, 24,098.58 and 9,808.84 is: 13,534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.32 : 24,098.58 = 9,808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.32/24,098.58 = 9,808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.32x = 24,098.58 × 9,808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.32x = 236,379,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,379,115.45/17,465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,534.20

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