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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.06, 24,184.25 and 9,971.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.06, 24,184.25 and 9,971.22 is: 13,760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.06 : 24,184.25 = 9,971.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.06/24,184.25 = 9,971.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.06x = 24,184.25 × 9,971.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.06x = 241,146,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,146,477.29/17,525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.10

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