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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.70, 24,183.26 and 9,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.70, 24,183.26 and 9,969.92 is: 13,758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.70 : 24,183.26 = 9,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.70/24,183.26 = 9,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.70x = 24,183.26 × 9,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.70x = 241,105,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,105,167.54/17,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.02

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