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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.30, 24,204.72 and 9,883.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.30, 24,204.72 and 9,883.81 is: 13,639.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.30 : 24,204.72 = 9,883.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.30/24,204.72 = 9,883.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.30x = 24,204.72 × 9,883.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.30x = 239,234,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,234,853.58/17,539.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.93

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