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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.82, 24,147.01 and 9,540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.82, 24,147.01 and 9,540.08 is: 13,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.82 : 24,147.01 = 9,540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.82/24,147.01 = 9,540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.82x = 24,147.01 × 9,540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.82x = 230,364,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,364,388.90/17,497.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.32

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