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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.08, 24,179.44 and 9,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.08, 24,179.44 and 9,967.36 is: 13,754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.08 : 24,179.44 = 9,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.08/24,179.44 = 9,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.08x = 24,179.44 × 9,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.08x = 241,005,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,005,183.08/17,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.37

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