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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.33, 24,166.03 and 9,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.33, 24,166.03 and 9,957.60 is: 13,740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.33 : 24,166.03 = 9,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.33/24,166.03 = 9,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.33x = 24,166.03 × 9,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.33x = 240,635,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,635,660.33/17,512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.93

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