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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.30, 24,166.02 and 9,957.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.30, 24,166.02 and 9,957.61 is: 13,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.30 : 24,166.02 = 9,957.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.30/24,166.02 = 9,957.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.30x = 24,166.02 × 9,957.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.30x = 240,635,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,635,802.41/17,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.96

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