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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.52, 24,022.40 and 9,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.52, 24,022.40 and 9,955.52 is: 13,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.52 : 24,022.40 = 9,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.52/24,022.40 = 9,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.52x = 24,022.40 × 9,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.52x = 239,155,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,155,483.65/17,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.63

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