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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.80, 24,218.13 and 9,997.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.80, 24,218.13 and 9,997.97 is: 13,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.80 : 24,218.13 = 9,997.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.80/24,218.13 = 9,997.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.80x = 24,218.13 × 9,997.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.80x = 242,131,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,131,966.12/17,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.28

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