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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.76, 24,137.40 and 9,938.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.76, 24,137.40 and 9,938.24 is: 13,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.76 : 24,137.40 = 9,938.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.76/24,137.40 = 9,938.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.76x = 24,137.40 × 9,938.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.76x = 239,883,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,883,274.18/17,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.07

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