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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.61, 24,167.27 and 9,958.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.61, 24,167.27 and 9,958.93 is: 13,743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.61 : 24,167.27 = 9,958.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.61/24,167.27 = 9,958.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.61x = 24,167.27 × 9,958.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.61x = 240,680,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,680,114.70/17,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,743.25

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