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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.06, 24,145.12 and 9,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.06, 24,145.12 and 9,943.20 is: 13,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.06 : 24,145.12 = 9,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.06/24,145.12 = 9,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.06x = 24,145.12 × 9,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.06x = 240,079,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,079,757.18/17,497.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.15

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