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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.37, 24,163.31 and 9,955.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.37, 24,163.31 and 9,955.63 is: 13,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.37 : 24,163.31 = 9,955.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.37/24,163.31 = 9,955.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.37x = 24,163.31 × 9,955.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.37x = 240,560,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,560,973.94/17,510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.20

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