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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.91, 24,218.27 and 9,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.91, 24,218.27 and 9,998.08 is: 13,795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.91 : 24,218.27 = 9,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.91/24,218.27 = 9,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.91x = 24,218.27 × 9,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.91x = 242,136,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,136,165.37/17,551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.43

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