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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.03, 24,148.92 and 9,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.03, 24,148.92 and 9,541.67 is: 13,167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.03 : 24,148.92 = 9,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.03/24,148.92 = 9,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.03x = 24,148.92 × 9,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.03x = 230,420,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,420,904.75/17,499.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.64

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