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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.44, 24,170.04 and 9,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.44, 24,170.04 and 9,962.16 is: 13,749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.44 : 24,170.04 = 9,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.44/24,170.04 = 9,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.44x = 24,170.04 × 9,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.44x = 240,785,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,785,805.69/17,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.42

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