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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.48, 24,083.88 and 9,899.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.48, 24,083.88 and 9,899.48 is: 13,660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.48 : 24,083.88 = 9,899.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.48/24,083.88 = 9,899.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.48x = 24,083.88 × 9,899.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.48x = 238,417,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,417,888.38/17,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.97

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