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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.35, 24,181.50 and 9,760.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.35, 24,181.50 and 9,760.95 is: 13,471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.35 : 24,181.50 = 9,760.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.35/24,181.50 = 9,760.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.35x = 24,181.50 × 9,760.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.35x = 236,034,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,034,412.43/17,521.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.25

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