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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.51, 24,148.58 and 9,946.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.51, 24,148.58 and 9,946.11 is: 13,725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.51 : 24,148.58 = 9,946.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.51/24,148.58 = 9,946.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.51x = 24,148.58 × 9,946.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.51x = 240,184,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,184,383.29/17,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.99

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