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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.23, 24,221.96 and 9,998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.23, 24,221.96 and 9,998.87 is: 13,798.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.23 : 24,221.96 = 9,998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.23/24,221.96 = 9,998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.23x = 24,221.96 × 9,998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.23x = 242,192,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,192,179.19/17,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.37

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