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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.99, 24,169.36 and 9,961.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.99, 24,169.36 and 9,961.69 is: 13,747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.99 : 24,169.36 = 9,961.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.99/24,169.36 = 9,961.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.99x = 24,169.36 × 9,961.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.99x = 240,767,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,767,550.97/17,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.94

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