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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.99, 24,180.23 and 9,968.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.99, 24,180.23 and 9,968.33 is: 13,756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.99 : 24,180.23 = 9,968.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.99/24,180.23 = 9,968.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.99x = 24,180.23 × 9,968.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.99x = 241,036,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,036,597.49/17,521.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.24

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