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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.08, 24,161.55 and 9,954.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.08, 24,161.55 and 9,954.35 is: 13,736.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.08 : 24,161.55 = 9,954.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.08/24,161.55 = 9,954.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.08x = 24,161.55 × 9,954.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.08x = 240,512,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,512,525.24/17,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.45

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