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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.05, 24,169.92 and 9,961.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.05, 24,169.92 and 9,961.47 is: 13,747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.05 : 24,169.92 = 9,961.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.05/24,169.92 = 9,961.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.05x = 24,169.92 × 9,961.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.05x = 240,767,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,767,813.18/17,514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.13

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