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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.93, 24,172.99 and 9,963.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.93, 24,172.99 and 9,963.48 is: 13,752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.93 : 24,172.99 = 9,963.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.93/24,172.99 = 9,963.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.93x = 24,172.99 × 9,963.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.93x = 240,847,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,847,170.21/17,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.53

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