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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.31, 24,182.11 and 9,971.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.31, 24,182.11 and 9,971.09 is: 13,760.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.31 : 24,182.11 = 9,971.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.31/24,182.11 = 9,971.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.31x = 24,182.11 × 9,971.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.31x = 241,121,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,121,995.20/17,522.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.86

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