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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.08, 24,221.19 and 9,998.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.08, 24,221.19 and 9,998.83 is: 13,798.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.08 : 24,221.19 = 9,998.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.08/24,221.19 = 9,998.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.08x = 24,221.19 × 9,998.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.08x = 242,183,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,183,561.21/17,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.00

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