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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.94, 24,182.40 and 9,970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.94, 24,182.40 and 9,970.11 is: 13,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.94 : 24,182.40 = 9,970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.94/24,182.40 = 9,970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.94x = 24,182.40 × 9,970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.94x = 241,101,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,101,188.06/17,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.96

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