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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.48, 24,167.91 and 9,958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.48, 24,167.91 and 9,958.94 is: 13,744.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.48 : 24,167.91 = 9,958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.48/24,167.91 = 9,958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.48x = 24,167.91 × 9,958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.48x = 240,686,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,686,765.62/17,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.51

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