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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.73, 24,184.70 and 9,970.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.73, 24,184.70 and 9,970.88 is: 13,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.73 : 24,184.70 = 9,970.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.73/24,184.70 = 9,970.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.73x = 24,184.70 × 9,970.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.73x = 241,142,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,142,570.76/17,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.13

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