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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.56, 24,211.64 and 9,990.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.56, 24,211.64 and 9,990.52 is: 13,787.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.56 : 24,211.64 = 9,990.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.56/24,211.64 = 9,990.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.56x = 24,211.64 × 9,990.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.56x = 241,886,873.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,886,873.65/17,544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.00

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