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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.06, 24,220.42 and 9,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.06, 24,220.42 and 9,995.40 is: 13,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.06 : 24,220.42 = 9,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.06/24,220.42 = 9,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.06x = 24,220.42 × 9,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.06x = 242,092,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,092,761.08/17,549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.20

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