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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.74, 24,161.09 and 9,954.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.74, 24,161.09 and 9,954.02 is: 13,735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.74 : 24,161.09 = 9,954.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.74/24,161.09 = 9,954.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.74x = 24,161.09 × 9,954.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.74x = 240,499,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,499,802.51/17,508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.99

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