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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.21, 24,312.25 and 9,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.21, 24,312.25 and 9,961.28 is: 13,746.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.21 : 24,312.25 = 9,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.21/24,312.25 = 9,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.21x = 24,312.25 × 9,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.21x = 242,181,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,181,111.74/17,618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.07

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