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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.70, 24,223.62 and 9,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.70, 24,223.62 and 9,998.02 is: 13,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.70 : 24,223.62 = 9,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.70/24,223.62 = 9,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.70x = 24,223.62 × 9,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.70x = 242,188,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,188,237.23/17,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.99

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