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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.08, 24,165.17 and 9,957.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.08, 24,165.17 and 9,957.41 is: 13,741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.08 : 24,165.17 = 9,957.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.08/24,165.17 = 9,957.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.08x = 24,165.17 × 9,957.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.08x = 240,622,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,622,505.41/17,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.16

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