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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.15, 24,795.21 and 9,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.15, 24,795.21 and 9,901.34 is: 13,664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.15 : 24,795.21 = 9,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.15/24,795.21 = 9,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.15x = 24,795.21 × 9,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.15x = 245,505,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,505,810.72/17,967.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.15

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