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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,501.06, 24,152.07 and 9,947.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,501.06, 24,152.07 and 9,947.71 is: 13,728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,501.06 : 24,152.07 = 9,947.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,501.06/24,152.07 = 9,947.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,501.06x = 24,152.07 × 9,947.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,501.06x = 240,257,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,257,855.75/17,501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,728.19

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