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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.43, 24,223.97 and 9,999.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.43, 24,223.97 and 9,999.65 is: 13,798.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.43 : 24,223.97 = 9,999.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.43/24,223.97 = 9,999.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.43x = 24,223.97 × 9,999.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.43x = 242,231,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,231,171.61/17,554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.86

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