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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.40, 24,218.18 and 9,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.40, 24,218.18 and 9,996.44 is: 13,795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.40 : 24,218.18 = 9,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.40/24,218.18 = 9,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.40x = 24,218.18 × 9,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.40x = 242,095,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,095,583.28/17,549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.09

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