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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.76, 24,147.01 and 9,540.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.76, 24,147.01 and 9,540.11 is: 13,165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.76 : 24,147.01 = 9,540.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.76/24,147.01 = 9,540.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.76x = 24,147.01 × 9,540.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.76x = 230,365,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,365,203.86/17,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.41

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