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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.67, 24,146.88 and 9,540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.67, 24,146.88 and 9,540.02 is: 13,165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.67 : 24,146.88 = 9,540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.67/24,146.88 = 9,540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.67x = 24,146.88 × 9,540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.67x = 230,361,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,361,778.50/17,497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.29

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