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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.99, 24,160.04 and 9,953.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.99, 24,160.04 and 9,953.27 is: 13,734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.99 : 24,160.04 = 9,953.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.99/24,160.04 = 9,953.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.99x = 24,160.04 × 9,953.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.99x = 240,471,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,471,486.61/17,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.95

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