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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.84, 24,220.34 and 9,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.84, 24,220.34 and 9,994.52 is: 13,793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.84 : 24,220.34 = 9,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.84/24,220.34 = 9,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.84x = 24,220.34 × 9,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.84x = 242,070,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,070,672.54/17,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.33

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