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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.15, 24,157.57 and 9,952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.15, 24,157.57 and 9,952.90 is: 13,737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.15 : 24,157.57 = 9,952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.15/24,157.57 = 9,952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.15x = 24,157.57 × 9,952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.15x = 240,437,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,437,878.45/17,502.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.62

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