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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.80, 24,158.44 and 9,952.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.80, 24,158.44 and 9,952.09 is: 13,733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.80 : 24,158.44 = 9,952.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.80/24,158.44 = 9,952.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.80x = 24,158.44 × 9,952.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.80x = 240,426,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,426,921.18/17,506.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.34

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