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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.80, 24,166.71 and 9,958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.80, 24,166.71 and 9,958.11 is: 13,741.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.80 : 24,166.71 = 9,958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.80/24,166.71 = 9,958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.80x = 24,166.71 × 9,958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.80x = 240,654,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,654,756.52/17,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.65

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