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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.67, 24,214.23 and 9,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.67, 24,214.23 and 9,995.12 is: 13,791.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.67 : 24,214.23 = 9,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.67/24,214.23 = 9,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.67x = 24,214.23 × 9,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.67x = 242,024,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,024,013.49/17,548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.59

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