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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.09, 24,224.42 and 9,898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.09, 24,224.42 and 9,898.26 is: 13,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.09 : 24,224.42 = 9,898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.09/24,224.42 = 9,898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.09x = 24,224.42 × 9,898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.09x = 239,779,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,779,558.02/17,553.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.25

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