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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.65, 24,165.37 and 9,957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.65, 24,165.37 and 9,957.67 is: 13,741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.65 : 24,165.37 = 9,957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.65/24,165.37 = 9,957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.65x = 24,165.37 × 9,957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.65x = 240,630,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,630,731.92/17,510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.97

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