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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.69, 24,150.22 and 9,947.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.69, 24,150.22 and 9,947.29 is: 13,727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.69 : 24,150.22 = 9,947.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.69/24,150.22 = 9,947.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.69x = 24,150.22 × 9,947.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.69x = 240,229,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,229,241.90/17,499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.63

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