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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.28, 24,162.09 and 9,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.28, 24,162.09 and 9,955.30 is: 13,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.28 : 24,162.09 = 9,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.28/24,162.09 = 9,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.28x = 24,162.09 × 9,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.28x = 240,540,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,540,854.58/17,508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.69

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