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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.08, 24,181.50 and 9,970.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.08, 24,181.50 and 9,970.21 is: 13,757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.08 : 24,181.50 = 9,970.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.08/24,181.50 = 9,970.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.08x = 24,181.50 × 9,970.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.08x = 241,094,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,094,633.12/17,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.12

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