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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.55, 24,163.62 and 9,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.55, 24,163.62 and 9,955.84 is: 13,738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.55 : 24,163.62 = 9,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.55/24,163.62 = 9,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.55x = 24,163.62 × 9,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.55x = 240,569,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,569,036.80/17,510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.52

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