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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.04, 24,147.09 and 9,540.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.04, 24,147.09 and 9,540.33 is: 13,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.04 : 24,147.09 = 9,540.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.04/24,147.09 = 9,540.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.04x = 24,147.09 × 9,540.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.04x = 230,371,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,371,207.14/17,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.54

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