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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.94, 24,218.54 and 9,893.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.94, 24,218.54 and 9,893.16 is: 13,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.94 : 24,218.54 = 9,893.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.94/24,218.54 = 9,893.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.94x = 24,218.54 × 9,893.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.94x = 239,597,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,597,891.19/17,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,652.35

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