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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.95, 24,156.89 and 9,952.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.95, 24,156.89 and 9,952.65 is: 13,735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.95 : 24,156.89 = 9,952.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.95/24,156.89 = 9,952.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.95x = 24,156.89 × 9,952.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.95x = 240,425,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,425,021.50/17,503.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.47

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