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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.39, 24,158.14 and 9,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.39, 24,158.14 and 9,951.86 is: 13,734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.39 : 24,158.14 = 9,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.39/24,158.14 = 9,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.39x = 24,158.14 × 9,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.39x = 240,418,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,418,462.66/17,504.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.75

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