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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,517.03, 24,173.54 and 9,963.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,517.03, 24,173.54 and 9,963.19 is: 13,749.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,517.03 : 24,173.54 = 9,963.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,517.03/24,173.54 = 9,963.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,517.03x = 24,173.54 × 9,963.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,517.03x = 240,845,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,845,522.18/17,517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.23

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