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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.21, 24,217.92 and 9,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.21, 24,217.92 and 9,996.25 is: 13,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.21 : 24,217.92 = 9,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.21/24,217.92 = 9,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.21x = 24,217.92 × 9,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.21x = 242,088,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,088,382.80/17,549.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.83

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