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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.21, 24,163.11 and 9,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.21, 24,163.11 and 9,955.47 is: 13,737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.21 : 24,163.11 = 9,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.21/24,163.11 = 9,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.21x = 24,163.11 × 9,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.21x = 240,555,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,555,116.71/17,510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.99

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