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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.48, 24,360.21 and 9,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.48, 24,360.21 and 9,998.94 is: 13,796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.48 : 24,360.21 = 9,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.48/24,360.21 = 9,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.48x = 24,360.21 × 9,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.48x = 243,576,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,576,278.18/17,655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.07

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