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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.69, 24,209.03 and 9,991.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.69, 24,209.03 and 9,991.31 is: 13,786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.69 : 24,209.03 = 9,991.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.69/24,209.03 = 9,991.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.69x = 24,209.03 × 9,991.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.69x = 241,879,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,879,752.53/17,544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.49

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