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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.84, 24,147.50 and 9,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.84, 24,147.50 and 9,541.08 is: 13,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.84 : 24,147.50 = 9,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.84/24,147.50 = 9,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.84x = 24,147.50 × 9,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.84x = 230,393,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,393,229.30/17,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.20

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