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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.76, 24,186.04 and 9,973.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.76, 24,186.04 and 9,973.16 is: 13,763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.76 : 24,186.04 = 9,973.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.76/24,186.04 = 9,973.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.76x = 24,186.04 × 9,973.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.76x = 241,211,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,211,246.69/17,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.24

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