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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.77, 24,165.25 and 9,959.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.77, 24,165.25 and 9,959.94 is: 13,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.77 : 24,165.25 = 9,959.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.77/24,165.25 = 9,959.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.77x = 24,165.25 × 9,959.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.77x = 240,684,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,684,440.09/17,511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.15

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