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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.05, 24,162.93 and 9,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.05, 24,162.93 and 9,955.35 is: 13,737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.05 : 24,162.93 = 9,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.05/24,162.93 = 9,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.05x = 24,162.93 × 9,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.05x = 240,550,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,550,304.36/17,510.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.84

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