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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.02, 24,184.31 and 9,971.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.02, 24,184.31 and 9,971.33 is: 13,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.02 : 24,184.31 = 9,971.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.02/24,184.31 = 9,971.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.02x = 24,184.31 × 9,971.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.02x = 241,149,565.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,149,565.05/17,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.30

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