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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.22, 24,165.87 and 9,960.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.22, 24,165.87 and 9,960.38 is: 13,744.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.22 : 24,165.87 = 9,960.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.22/24,165.87 = 9,960.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.22x = 24,165.87 × 9,960.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.22x = 240,701,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,701,344.62/17,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.77

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