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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.55, 24,092.84 and 9,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.55, 24,092.84 and 9,501.60 is: 13,111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.55 : 24,092.84 = 9,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.55/24,092.84 = 9,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.55x = 24,092.84 × 9,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.55x = 228,920,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,920,642.65/17,459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.49

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