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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,517.97, 24,175.34 and 9,965.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,517.97, 24,175.34 and 9,965.39 is: 13,752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,517.97 : 24,175.34 = 9,965.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,517.97/24,175.34 = 9,965.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,517.97x = 24,175.34 × 9,965.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,517.97x = 240,916,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,916,691.48/17,517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.55

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