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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.56, 24,159.10 and 9,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.56, 24,159.10 and 9,954.26 is: 13,737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.56 : 24,159.10 = 9,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.56/24,159.10 = 9,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.56x = 24,159.10 × 9,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.56x = 240,485,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,485,962.77/17,505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.69

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