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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.52, 24,016.84 and 9,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.52, 24,016.84 and 9,951.52 is: 13,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.52 : 24,016.84 = 9,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.52/24,016.84 = 9,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.52x = 24,016.84 × 9,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.52x = 239,004,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,004,063.60/17,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.09

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